Blue Cheese Cranberry and Walnut Pinwheels
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Blue Cheese Cranberry and Walnut Pinwheels. Perfectly crisp puff pastry is layered with tangy crumbled blue cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy chopped walnuts, all drizzled with a touch of honey for a delightful balance of flavors. These savory-sweet bites are quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time, and bake to golden perfection in 20 minutes. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for an elegant snack, these pinwheels make an eye-catching addition to any table. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for maximum versatility. With their gourmet flavor profile and easy preparation, these appetizers are bound to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 100 grams blue cheese (crumbled)
- 50 grams dried cranberries
- 50 grams walnuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly dust your work surface with all-purpose flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangular shape, approximately 10x12 inches (25x30 cm).
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space along one long edge.
Distribute the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts evenly on top of the blue cheese layer.
Drizzle the honey evenly over the toppings for a touch of sweetness.
Starting from the long edge opposite the empty space, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log. When you reach the edge without toppings, brush it lightly with beaten egg to seal the roll.
Slice the roll into 12 even pieces, approximately 1 inch thick. Place the pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg to give them a golden sheen during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.4 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.5 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2643 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
