Cranberry Brie Pinwheels Appetizers
These Cranberry Brie Pinwheels are flaky, festive, and irresistibly easy. Buttery puff pastry wrapped around creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce makes the perfect holiday appetizer for parties, potlucks, or cozy brunches.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Small bowl (for egg wash)
- Pastry brush
- Rolling pin (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 4 oz double cream brie sliced thin
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce homemade or canned
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- Zest of ½ orange optional
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tbsp water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth edges.
- Evenly layer brie slices on top of the pastry, leaving ½ inch around edges.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over brie. Spread gently.
- Sprinkle chopped rosemary on top. Add optional honey, orange zest, or nuts.
- Roll pastry tightly into a log, starting from one long side.
- Chill rolled pastry in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Slice into ½-inch rounds. Place on baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Whisk egg with water and brush over tops of pinwheels.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Info (per 1 pinwheel – approx.)
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
