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Cranberry Feta Pinwheels – Party Appetizer Recipe

Cranberry feta pinwheels combine tangy cheese, chopped dried cranberries, and green onions in flaky puff pastry. Roll, chill, slice, and bake them until puffed and golden brown for an easy party appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling and resting 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Make the filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.33 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onions thinly sliced
Make the pastry
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry from a 17.3-ounce package, thawed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp water

Equipment

  • 1 large baking sheet

Method
 

Make the filling
  1. Stir the cream cheese, feta, cranberries, and green onions together in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
Assemble and bake
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Set the puff pastry on a separate sheet of parchment and roll it into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle.
  4. Spread the filling evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge.
  5. Roll the pastry tightly from the opposite long edge toward the clean edge and press the seam to seal.
  6. Chill the pastry log for 20 minutes.
  7. Cut the pastry log crosswise into 24 slices about 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Beat the egg with the water.
  10. Brush the egg mixture over the tops of the pinwheels.
  11. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  12. Rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For cleaner slices, chill the pastry log for the full 20 minutes before cutting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezer-friendly. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free cream cheese and feta-style cheese.