Best 9 Apricot Turkey Pinwheels Recipes

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Apricot turkey pinwheels are a simple yet elegant dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. Made with just a few ingredients, this dish is easy to prepare and cooks quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of savory turkey, sweet apricots, and tangy cream cheese creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds tantalized. Whether you choose to bake or pan-fry the pinwheels, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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APRICOT TURKEY PINWHEELS



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I created these pinwheels for a football game snack using ingredients I had on hand. They were a huge hit, and I love how quick and easy they are to prepare. -Melanie Foster, Blaine, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 pinwheels.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 pound sliced deli turkey

Steps:

  • Unfold pastry; layer with preserves, mustard, cheese and turkey. Roll up jelly-roll style. Cut into 16 slices. Place cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Freeze cooled appetizers in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, reheat appetizers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TURKEY PIN WHEELS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light garden vegetable cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia)
4 wrap-size flour tortillas
2 cups lettuce mix
1 (8-ounce) package turkey breast slices
1/2 cup shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Spread 2 teaspoons veggie cream cheese over entire surface of each tortilla. (Use green spinach and red sun-dried tomato tortillas to add color). Top cream cheese with 1/4 cup lettuce. Place 2 slices of turkey on 1/2 on each tortilla. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon shredded carrots on top of the turkey slices.
  • Roll the tortillas starting at the edge where you placed the turkey.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut roll into 1-inch slices. Arrange on a plate to serve.

APRICOT PINWHEELS



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A lovely apricot filling peeks out from pretty pinwheel cookies sprinkled with chopped almonds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup apricot jam or preserves
1/4 chopped unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and salt. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets with shortening. On generously floured surface, roll dough into 16x12-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into 48 (2-inch) squares, 8 rows by 6 rows. Use metal spatula to place squares 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
  • Spread each square with about 1/4 teaspoon jam. On each square, cut from each corner to 1/4 inch from center. Bring every other point to center and press together to form pinwheel. Sprinkle each with almonds.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

APRICOT PINWHEELS



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I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice give the cookies Old World flavor. -Beverly Sadergaski, Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
ICING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine apricots, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir in pecans; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cardamom and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight., Divide dough into two portions. On a baking sheet, roll out each portion between two sheets of waxed paper into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Remove waxed paper. Spread half of the apricot mixture over one portion. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe onto cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap logs in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APRICOT-PROSCIUTTO PINWHEELS



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Italian-inspired puff pastry pinwheels brimming with sweet and spicy apricot compote and proscuitto, topped with mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Janet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups brown sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1 pound dried apricots, chopped
½ cup rum
1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
½ pound prosciutto
1 (8 ounce) ball mozzarella
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar, butter, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; stir to combine and cook until bubbling and sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in apricots and cook until soft and plumped, about 5 minutes. Add rum; continue to cook and stir until liquid has reduced and a thick syrup has formed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set compote aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Roll pastry on a floured surface into 2 equal rectangles. Transfer each rectangle onto a sheet of parchment paper. Spread cooled compote onto each rectangle and sprinkle with walnuts. Arrange prosciutto over top, covering compote completely. Roll up each rectangle like a jelly roll, sealing the edge with a dab of water, if needed. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove pastry rolls from the refrigerator and slice each into 18 slices. Place slices, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
  • While pastries are cooling slightly, cut mozzarella into 18 slices. Top each pastry with a mozzarella round.
  • Broil until cheese bubbles, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 397.3 mg, Sugar 28.8 g

SPICY TURKEY AND CRANBERRY PINWHEELS



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Wow your holiday guests this year with these spicy festive pinwheels. Turkey, cheese, and cranberry salsa are rolled together to create colorful and delicious finger food. This recipe can easily be halved.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 small jalapeno peppers, stemmed and chopped
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 (12 inch) spinach flour tortillas
32 thin slices turkey lunch meat

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, jalapenos, green onions, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; blend until everything is finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in sugar and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until evenly combined. Spread mixture evenly on top of tortillas to cover. Spread 1/4 cup of cranberry mixture on one half of each tortilla. Layer 8 slices of turkey lunch meat over cranberry mixture.
  • Tightly roll up each tortilla, starting on the end with the meat and cranberry mixture. Use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch pieces. Serve immediately or refrigerate until use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

APRICOT TURKEY PINWHEELS



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Make and share this Apricot Turkey Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sholman77

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 16 Slices, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet puff pastry
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/4 lb turkey
1/2 cup monteray jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Spread 1/4 cup apricot preserves onto the sheet of puff pastry.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp ground mustard.
  • layer with 1/4 lb turkey and 1/2 cup shredded Monteray Jack Cheese.
  • roll up jelly roll style.
  • Cut into 16 slices.
  • Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.8, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 322.6, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.8, Protein 13.2

APRICOT TURKEY PINWHEELS



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Categories     turkey     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 5

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 pound sliced deli turkey

Steps:

  • • Unfold pastry; layer with preserves, mustard, cheese and turkey. Roll • up jelly-roll style. Cut into 16 slices. Place cut side down on a • baking sheet. • • Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 16 • pinwheels.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY PINWHEELS



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Pinwheels are soooo easy to make, and the perfect little sandwich to take to get togethers. I like to add green pepper, black beans, and green chilies to the cream cheese mix when I have them on hand, just to make these pinwheels even more festive looking! Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Candace Michelle

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 pinwheels, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 flour tortillas, burrito size
24 slices cajun-style turkey
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (1 ounce) packet dried southwest ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, tabasco sauce, and salsa.
  • Spread about a tablespoon on each tortilla, or until covered.
  • Arrange turkey so that there are 3 pieces per tortilla, and all parts of tortilla are evenly covered.
  • Sprinkle with monterrey jack cheese.
  • Roll the tortilla up to resemble a burrito. Wrap tightly in saran wrap and refrigerate at least an hour.
  • Slice the burrito to make about 5 or 6 pinwheels per burrito, discarding the ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 329.2, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • To make the apricot turkey pinwheels even more flavorful, use a flavorful bread, such as sourdough or whole wheat.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can use another type of fruit preserves, such as peach or strawberry.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the pinwheels, such as chopped nuts, cheese, or bacon.
  • Be sure to cut the pinwheels into even slices before baking, so that they cook evenly.
  • If you're short on time, you can make the pinwheels ahead of time and freeze them. Simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the pinwheels overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours.

Conclusion:

Apricot turkey pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love.

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