Description

Cranberry Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels are a festive and irresistible appetizer featuring flaky golden pastry swirled with creamy goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, fresh greens, and a touch of honey. These easy, elegant bites are perfect for holiday parties, brunches, and festive gatherings!

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
5 oz goat cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup baby spinach or arugula
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 egg (for egg wash)
Flour for dusting

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle.
Spread the softened goat cheese evenly over the pastry.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and scatter the baby greens on top.
Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
Starting from one long side, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log.
Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Beat the egg and brush the tops of the pinwheels lightly with the egg wash.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can substitute goat cheese with cream cheese for a milder flavor.
For extra festive flair, add a few chopped pistachios to the filling.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
These can be assembled a few hours ahead and baked just before serving.