Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a delightful and festive appetizer that will impress your guests at any gathering. These flaky, golden pinwheels feature a creamy filling of tangy feta, rich cream cheese, and sweet cranberries, complemented by fresh herbs for an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for holiday parties, brunches, or casual get-togethers, these pinwheels not only look beautiful on any platter but are also incredibly easy to make—ready in just 35 minutes! Serve them warm or at room temperature for the best taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup cranberries (dried or fresh, chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary, chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until even.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with crumbled feta and chopped herbs until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle chopped cranberries on top.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one long edge to form a log shape and slice into ½-inch pieces.
- Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and brush each with beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg