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Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels for Festive Feasts

Enjoy these Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels, a perfect balance of flavors that makes festive gatherings easy and elegant.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets all-butter puff pastry
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
Optional Garnishes
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
  1. Beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually fold in 4 ounces of crumbled feta, 1 cup of finely chopped dried cranberries, 2 tablespoons each of fresh rosemary and thyme, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, and a pinch of black pepper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of all-butter puff pastry into a rectangle approximately 12x10 inches. Spoon half of the cranberry filling evenly onto the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border. Carefully roll the pastry tightly into a log, sealing the edges.
  3. Wrap the filled pastry log in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes, or in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Once chilled, remove the log from the freezer or fridge. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds. Lay the sliced pinwheels flat onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Repeat the rolling and filling process with the second sheet of puff pastry, using the remaining cranberry filling. Chill this second log as before and slice into rounds.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk together 1 egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with the egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, serve your pinwheels warm straight from the oven. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures!

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