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Bertha Jones

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Delightful pinwheels combining rich cream cheese with tangy cranberries, perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's properly softened to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) Vegan option available with maple syrup.
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh cranberries, finely chopped & sweetened) Fresh cranberries provide a more tart flavor.
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the pinwheels
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Stir in the chopped cranberries and chives until well combined.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out pastry.
  5. Roll the pastry tightly into a log.
  6. Slice the log into approximately 16 equal rounds.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the sheet.
  3. Brush the tops lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and puffed.
  5. Garnish with extra chives and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

These pinwheels are great on their own or served with cranberry sauce. For freshness, cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Unbaked pinwheels can be frozen for up to a month.

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