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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Green Onions

Cranberry cream cheese pinwheels are made with flaky puff pastry rolled around a tangy cheddar, cranberry, and green onion filling. Chill the pastry logs before slicing, then bake until puffed and golden brown.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling and cooling 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry thawed; 2 sheets
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 2 rimmed baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F with racks in the upper and lower thirds.
  2. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar, cranberries, green onions, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Unfold the pastry sheets on a clean work surface.
  5. Spread half of the filling over each sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch strip bare along one edge.
  6. Roll each sheet tightly toward the bare edge and pinch the seams closed.
  7. Place the logs seam side down, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Beat the egg with the water in a small bowl.
  9. Slice each log into 1/2-inch rounds.
  10. Arrange the rounds cut side up about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  11. Brush the tops with egg wash.
  12. Bake for 15–18 minutes, switching the pans between racks and rotating them halfway through, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  13. Cool the pinwheels on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For neater slices, keep the pastry logs chilled until you are ready to cut them. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freeze baked pinwheels for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free variation, use plant-based cream cheese and cheddar and brush with plant milk instead of egg wash.