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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs Delight

Delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a vibrant vegetarian appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed before use
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or dried
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumbling for even distribution
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme, or Rosemary) Adjust to preference
  • 1 large Egg Beaten for egg wash

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Medium Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unroll and smooth the thawed puff pastry.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs until smooth.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a half-inch border, then scatter cranberries on top.
  5. Roll the pastry tightly from the long edge into a log shape and slice into ½-inch thick pinwheels.
  6. Arrange the pinwheels on the baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and ensure they are spaced apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
  8. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm; can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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