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Easy Party Appetizer Recipe For Your Holiday Get Together

Delicious Easy Party Appetizer Recipe For Your Holiday Get Together

Easy Party Appetizer Recipe For Your Holiday Get Together featuring cranberry and feta pinwheels, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry All-butter option recommended.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature.
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumble for mixing.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • to taste Black Pepper Optional.
  • to taste Garlic Powder Optional.
  • 1 egg Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tablespoon Water or Milk For egg wash.
For Serving
  • as needed Fresh Rosemary Sprigs Optional garnish.
  • as needed Whole Cranberries Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Filling: Soften cream cheese, beat until fluffy, and mix with feta, cranberries, herbs, brown sugar, and seasonings.
  2. Assemble the First Log: Roll out puff pastry, spread filling, roll tightly, and seal edges.
  3. Chill and Slice the Log: Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Slice into pinwheels.
  4. Repeat Assembly: Roll out the second puff pastry, fill, roll, seal, and chill.
  5. Bake Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
  6. Egg Wash and Bake: Brush pinwheels with egg wash, bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  7. Cooling and Serving: Let cool slightly, serve warm or at room temperature, garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for parties, these pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen or stored in the fridge.

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