Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

These cranberry cream cheese pinwheels are the ultimate holiday-inspired appetizer or snack, combining flaky, golden puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and a hint of zesty orange. Perfectly balanced with optional crunchy pecans or walnuts, these pinwheels are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, they’re an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining or festive gatherings. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s bursting with seasonal flavors!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 18 min
• Total Time: 38 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

8 items

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 3 tbsp Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1 tsp Orange zest
• 1 Egg
• 1 tbsp Water

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions, typically about 30-40 minutes at room temperature.

2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Beat until smooth and creamy.

4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over both puff pastry sheets, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

5. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chopped pecans (if using) evenly over the cream cheese mixture.

6. Starting from one of the longer edges, roll each sheet tightly into a log. Use a bit of water on the edge to seal the seam.

7. Place the logs seam-side down on a cutting board and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to make slicing easier.

8. Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

9. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the pinwheels with the egg wash for a golden finish.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.

11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (50.2g)

Calories		197
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		13.3 g	17%
	Saturated Fat	5.8 g	29%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		36 mg	12%
Sodium		110 mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate		17.0 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	1.6 g	6%
	Total Sugars	10.7 g
Protein		2.8 g	6%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		27 mg	2%
Iron		0.5 mg	3%
Potassium		58 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1438 cal (60.2%%)

Protein: 135 cal (5.7%%)

Carbs: 816 cal (34.2%%)