Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pinwheels 🎄

 

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A festive baked appetizer, perfect for easy holiday

entertaining.

📝 Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup cranberry sauce or chopped dried cranberries

1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or chives), finely chopped

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

🍴 How to prepare it:

1️⃣ Prepare the creamy filling:

Mix cream cheese, salt, pepper, and herbs for a smooth

savory spread and quick appetizer filling.

2️⃣ Spread and swirl:

Evenly spread cream cheese over puff pastry and add

cranberry sauce for a sweet savory contrast and holiday

flavor bite.

3️⃣ Roll it tight:

Roll pastry into a log for a clean swirl effect and bakery-

style pinwheels.

4️⃣ Slice and bake:

Cut into rounds, brush with egg wash, and bake until

golden for a crispy puff pastry snack and crowd-pleasing

appetizer.

5️⃣ Serve warm:

Plate with fresh herbs and cranberries for a holiday party

favorite and beautiful festive presentation.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total

time: 35 minutes

Servings: 18 pinwheels

Calories: ~120 per pinwheel | Protein: ~3g per pinwheel