Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a delightful combination of crispy puff pastry and a creamy, flavorful filling. Perfect for any gathering, these pinwheels offer a savory-sweet bite that is sure to impress guests and family alike. With the tanginess of cranberries, the richness of cream cheese, and the briny notes of feta cheese, each bite delivers an explosion of flavor. Whether served as appetizers at holiday parties or enjoyed as a quick snack, these pinwheels are easy to prepare and customizable based on your preferences. Add fresh herbs for an aromatic touch and watch them disappear from the platter!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce or 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or rosemary), chopped
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to flatten.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle cranberry sauce or dried cranberries over the cream cheese layer followed by crumbled feta.
- Add chopped fresh herbs on top of the filling.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log shape and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Place pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg