Description
Delicious pinwheels filled with sweet cranberries and creamy cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp citrus zest (lemon or orange)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out store-bought pastry to about 1/8-inch thick or use homemade dough.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, citrus zest, and chopped herbs. Mix until smooth.
- Add cranberries: Fold in cranberries gently until well-distributed.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Spread filling evenly over pastry and roll tightly from the long side.
- Chill the roll: Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice: Cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds and place them cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving warm to your guests.
Notes
Ensure the dough is chilled properly for easier slicing. Watch baking time closely as ovens may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cranberry pinwheels, holiday appetizer, festive recipes, easy holiday snacks, Christmas recipes