Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a delightful and visually appealing appetizer perfect for any gathering. With a creamy filling of tangy feta cheese, sweet cranberries, and fresh herbs, these pinwheels combine savory and sweet flavors in every bite. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, they are not only easy to prepare but also impressively delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, these pinwheels can easily feed a crowd, making them ideal for parties, holidays, or brunches. Serve them warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite dips and beverages to create an unforgettable appetizer experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup cranberries (dried or fresh, chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chopped: parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the thawed puff pastry and roll it out slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crumbled feta, and chopped herbs until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle chopped cranberries on top.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log from the long edge and slice into ½-inch pieces.
- Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg