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Easy Party Appetizer Recipe For Your Holiday Get Together

Easy Party Appetizer Recipe for Your Holiday Bliss

This Easy Party Appetizer Recipe for Your Holiday Get Together features festive cranberry feta pinwheels that are a delight for everyone.
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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: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry Use all-butter pastry for enhanced flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat is best for texture.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Goat cheese can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Fresh can be used for tartness.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary Thyme can be a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Italian seasoning is a practical substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Regular sugar can be used if needed.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground offers the best flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Optional for added flavor.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Water or Milk Milk creates a richer wash.
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary For presentation.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cranberries For decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Baking sheets
  • Plastic wrap
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Filling - Soften cream cheese, combine it with feta, cranberries, rosemary, thyme, brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Assemble the Log - Roll out puff pastry, spread filling, and roll into a log, sealing edges.
  3. Step 3: Chill and Slice - Wrap log and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then slice into ½-inch rounds.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the Second Log - Repeat with remaining pastry and filling, preheat oven to 400°F.
  5. Step 5: Brush and Bake - Arrange slices on a baking sheet, apply egg wash, bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  6. Step 6: Cool and Serve - Let cool for 5 minutes, transfer to wire rack, can be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the logs before slicing and use a sharp knife to maintain presentation. Make-ahead and freezing options are recommended.

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