Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs Recipe
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are delightful savory pastries perfect for holiday parties or as a tasty snack. Made with flaky puff pastry filled with creamy cream cheese, tart cranberries, tangy feta, and fragrant fresh herbs, these bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 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
Finishing
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare puff pastry: Roll out the sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, gently pressing out any creases to create an even surface for the filling.
- Spread cream cheese: Evenly spread the softened cream cheese over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spillage during rolling.
- Add cranberry and feta: Sprinkle cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries evenly over the cream cheese, then distribute crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Incorporate herbs: Scatter the chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or rosemary evenly across the filling layer to add fragrance and flavor.
- Roll and slice: Carefully roll the pastry tightly from one long edge into a log shape, then slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheel pieces.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the cut pinwheels with the spiral side up on the prepared baking sheet, giving them space to puff while baking.
- Apply egg wash and bake: Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg wash, then bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- For a sweeter bite, use cranberry sauce instead of dried cranberries.
- Fresh herbs can be swapped according to preference—thyme or chives work well.
- Let the cream cheese soften fully to spread easily and evenly.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
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