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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: Festive Flavor in Every Bite

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful vegetarian appetizer, perfect for holiday parties and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 16 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened; Greek yogurt or dairy-free cream cheese can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup works as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No direct substitution noted.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Fresh cranberries can be used but may need extra sweetener.
  • ¼ cup Chives Chopped; no direct substitution noted.
Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Can be substituted with crescent roll dough.
  • 1 beaten egg Egg Wash Omit for vegan versions or use dairy-free milk.
  • optional to taste Parmesan Cheese Omit for a dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Fold in dried cranberries and chopped chives.
  2. Roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry to a rectangle about ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the rolled-out puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log and slice it into approximately 16 rounds.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the cut pinwheels on a baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill sliced pinwheels before baking if preparing ahead. Thaw puff pastry completely before rolling. For best results, reheat baked pinwheels in the oven rather than the microwave.

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