Description
Festive pinwheels filled with tart cranberries and creamy feta, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) thawed puff pastry
- 200 g (7 oz / about 1 cup) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 60 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 150 g (5.3 oz) crumbled feta cheese
- 115 g (4 oz) softened cream cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or chopped rosemary
- 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until berries pop and the mixture thickens, about 6–8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, fold together feta, cream cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined but still chunky.
- Roll out the puff pastry and spread the cheese mixture evenly, leaving a border.
- Spoon the cooled cranberry mixture over the cheese and smooth gently.
- Roll the pastry into a tight log, seal the seam, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Slice the log into 24 rounds and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg