Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels

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!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 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.

Step 7

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(605.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2370.6

Total Fat 161.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 425.1mg	0%
Sodium 1300.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 128.6g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 312.8mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 774.2mg	0%

*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: 60.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 34.0%