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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 delightful Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry Thawed according to package directions.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumble.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Minced.
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar To taste.
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional.
  • 1 egg Egg & Water/Milk For egg wash.
  • as needed Garnishes (Fresh rosemary sprigs, Whole cranberries) Optional.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Plastic Wrap
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by softening 8 ounces of cream cheese in a mixing bowl for about 15 minutes. Add 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese, 1 cup of finely chopped dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon of minced fresh rosemary, and a pinch of salt, brown sugar, black pepper, and optional garlic powder. Mix until well combined to create filling.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of thawed frozen puff pastry into a rectangle, roughly 12 inches by 10 inches. Spread half of the filling evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border. Roll the pastry into a log, sealing the seam.
  3. Wrap the rolled pastry log tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Remove the log from the wrap and slice into ½-inch thick rounds. Arrange on a cutting board. Repeat with the second pastry sheet and remaining filling.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the sliced pinwheels on the sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.
  6. Brush tops of the pinwheels with egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky, checking at the 15-minute mark. Rotate trays if necessary.
  7. Allow the pinwheels to cool for a few minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary and whole cranberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be prepared in advance and frozen unbaked for later use. Bake them from frozen, adding an additional 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

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