Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels (Recipe for Printing)
Cranberry cream cheese pinwheels pair flaky pastry with tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and fresh herbs—perfect as a Thanksgiving or holiday appetizer. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry Base
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1 sheet puff pastry
→ Creamy Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup cranberry sauce or 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
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1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as parsley or rosemary, finely chopped
→ Finishing
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1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 375°F and place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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Lay the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, smoothing out any creases.
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Evenly spread the softened cream cheese over the pastry, keeping a border around the edges.
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Distribute cranberry sauce or dried cranberries along with the crumbled feta cheese over the cream cheese layer.
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Scatter the chopped fresh herbs evenly across the filling.
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Roll the pastry tightly from the long edge into a log, then slice into 1-inch sections.
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Position the pinwheels with the cut side facing up on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush the tops gently with the egg wash and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure the puff pastry remains cold during preparation for optimal flakiness.