Description
These delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for any occasion, delivering impressive flavor and a festive touch.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or fresh cranberries, finely chopped & sweetened)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the cranberries and chopped chives, creating a colorful filling.
- Lightly flour your workspace and roll out the puff pastry sheet.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the pastry.
- Gently roll the pastry into a tight log.
- Slice the log into approximately 16 equal rounds.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the baking sheet, brushing the tops with egg wash.
- If you like, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each pinwheel.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown.
- Garnish with extra chives and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to play around with the ingredients, such as substituting honey with maple syrup or adding nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American