Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful and festive appetizer that adds a pop of color and flavor to any gathering. With just the right balance of sweetness from cranberries and creaminess from cheese, these pinwheels are easy to prepare and impressively versatile. Perfect for holiday parties, casual get-togethers, or family dinners, they can be served warm or at room temperature. The vibrant colors and appealing presentation make them a standout dish that will have your guests coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh cranberries, finely chopped & sweetened)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped chives.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry and spread the filling evenly over it. Roll tightly into a log.
- Slice the log into approximately 16 equal rounds. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pinwheel slices cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with optional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Serve garnished with extra chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg