Description
Indulge your senses with these delightful Puff Pastry Pinwheels, where the sweet and buttery layers of pastry embrace a luxurious filling of creamy Brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for any occasion, these versatile pinwheels can be served as elegant appetizers at gatherings or enjoyed as a cozy snack at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted, divided)
- 4 ounces Brie cheese (rind mostly removed and cheese diced)
- ¾ cup dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Powdered sugar (for dusting – optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a clean surface. Brush one tablespoon of melted butter over the pastry.
- Evenly sprinkle diced Brie, chopped cranberries, and walnuts over the pastry. Drizzle honey on top.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one long end to form a log shape and freeze for about 15 minutes.
- After chilling, brush the log with remaining melted butter and slice into 12 equal pinwheels.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a serving plate; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added variety, consider substituting Brie with other soft cheeses like Camembert or cream cheese. Experiment with different nuts such as pecans or almonds for unique flavors. These pinwheels can be made ahead of time; simply freeze unbaked pinwheels and bake when ready.