Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs

Flaky puff pastry filled with sweet cranberries, tangy cheeses, and fresh herbs—your go-to festive appetizer.

These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are an elegant, flavorful appetizer perfect for holidays, brunches, or entertaining any time of year. Made with buttery puff pastry and filled with a creamy mixture of tangy feta, rich cream cheese, sweet-tart cranberries, and fresh herbs, every bite is flaky, savory, and slightly sweet. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just looking to impress with minimal effort, these pinwheels check every box.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Requires only a few simple ingredients
• Uses store-bought puff pastry for easy prep
• Perfect blend of creamy, sweet, salty, and herbal flavors
• Crowd-pleasing and vegetarian-friendly
• Can be assembled ahead of time for stress-free entertaining
• Ideal for the holidays, but versatile enough for year-round use

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup cranberries (dried or fresh, chopped)
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary), chopped
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Pastry:
   Unroll thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll slightly to even out the surface.
3. Mix Filling:
   In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, crumbled feta, and chopped herbs. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
4. Assemble:
   Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border. Sprinkle chopped cranberries evenly on top.
5. Roll and Slice:
   Tightly roll the pastry from the long side into a log. Slice into ½-inch pieces using a sharp knife.
6. Bake:
   Arrange pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
7. Cool and Serve:
   Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm.

Tips / Storage / FAQs

Tips

• For a sweeter touch, add a drizzle of honey to the filling before rolling.
• To prevent sogginess, make sure cranberries are well-drained if using fresh.
• For clean cuts, chill the log in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes to regain crispness.

Make-Ahead Option

• Assemble the roll ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Slice and bake just before serving.

FAQs

• Can I use other cheeses? Yes—goat cheese, ricotta, or blue cheese would all work well.
• Can I freeze them? Yes. Freeze unbaked slices flat, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to bake time.
• Do I need to use fresh herbs? No, but fresh herbs give the best flavor. Dried herbs can be substituted in smaller amounts.

Final Thoughts

These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs are a reliable, beautiful appetizer that’s as easy as it is delicious. The contrasting textures and flavors—creamy filling, tart cranberries, salty feta, and buttery puff pastry—make each bite a standout. Perfect for holiday spreads, brunch boards, or potlucks, these pinwheels prove that simple ingredients can create big impact with minimal effort.

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Feta & Herbs

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These cranberry cream cheese pinwheels with feta and herbs are a flaky, savory-sweet appetizer perfect for holiday parties, brunches, and gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Recipes

• 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• ½ cup cranberries dried or fresh, chopped
• ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, thyme, or rosemary, chopped
• 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare Pastry:

• Unroll thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll slightly to even out the surface.

Mix Filling:

• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, crumbled feta, and chopped herbs. Mix until smooth and well-blended.

Assemble:

• Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border. Sprinkle chopped cranberries evenly on top.

Roll and Slice:

• Tightly roll the pastry from the long side into a log. Slice into ½-inch pieces using a sharp knife.

Bake:

• Arrange pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.

Cool and Serve:

• Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm.

Notes

For a sweeter touch, add a drizzle of honey to the filling before rolling.

To prevent sogginess, make sure cranberries are well-drained if using fresh.

For clean cuts, chill the log in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before slicing.