Best 8 Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey as we present a collection of tantalizing cherry cranberry pinwheel recipes. These delectable pastries, featuring a vibrant tapestry of sweet cherries and tart cranberries, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic cream cheese filling or a decadent chocolate ganache, our curated selection of recipes caters to a variety of preferences. Embark on a baking adventure and discover the perfect cherry cranberry pinwheel recipe to satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY CRANBERRY PINWHEELS



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"With the combination of cranberries, cherries, orange zest and cinnamon, these festive cookies are as fragrant as they are flavorful," promises Deb Perry from Bluffton, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 jar (10 ounces) cherry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DOUGH:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large egg whites, room temperature
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For filling, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and cranberries are softened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled., For dough, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in the egg whites, oil, milk, vanilla and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Spread with half of the filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Wrap each roll in waxed paper; refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHERRY PISTACHIO PINWHEEL COOKIES



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Jeff Mauro rolls cherries and pistachios into his dough before covering the cookie logs with sprinkles. Slice and bake the pinwheels after a night in the fridge.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 60 to 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried cherries
1 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 container red, green and white sprinkles

Steps:

  • Put the cherries, pistachios and brown sugar in a food processor and pulse until a fine crumb forms (take care not to over process or the filling will clump together). Set aside.
  • Put the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, baking powder and salt and beat for another minute. Lower the speed to medium and add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time; beat until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge to chill, about 1 hour.
  • Divide dough the in half and flatten each into squares. Put one portion of dough in between two 12-by-12-inch sheets of parchment paper dusted with flour. Roll out into a 1/8-inch-thick square. Remove the top parchment sheet and sprinkle half of the cherry-pistachio filling evenly across the dough. Pat into an even layer. Tightly roll into one large log (using the parchment to help you). Trim the ends and then roll the exterior in a mixture of sprinkles to coat. Repeat with the remaining dough, filling and sprinkles. Tightly cover in fresh parchment and refrigerate overnight (preferred) or at least 4 hours, until the dough is firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  • Remove and uncover the dough logs and slice with a very sharp knife into 1/4-inch-thick pinwheels. Arrange about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until slightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze cookies for future use, up to 2 weeks.
  • Enjoy!

CRANBERRY-TURKEY PINWHEELS



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These quick-and-easy turkey pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving, or you can use store-bought cranberry sauce.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
12 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey
4 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese, chopped
2 ounces thinly sliced Granny Smith apple

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Spread 1/4 of the mixture across the surface of each tortilla, spreading all the way to the edges. Top each evenly with 1/4 of the sliced turkey, chopped Swiss cheese, and sliced apples.
  • Roll tortillas up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate rolled tortillas for at least 1 hour. Slice each chilled tortilla roll into 8 pieces before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 199.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CRANBERRY BRIE PINWHEELS



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People may wonder when you found the time to make these crisp, flaky pinwheels-but they're really quite easy to do. And the filling is bursting with savory goodness and a touch of sweetness. -Marcia Kintz, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup finely chopped Brie cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Unfold pastry. Combine mustard and honey; spread over pastry. Layer with spinach, cheese, walnuts and cranberries. Roll up jelly-roll style; cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled appetizers in a freezer container. To use, reheat appetizers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY PINWHEELS



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Homemade holiday cookies! Who can resist--and why would you want to? Try a favorite chocolate and cherry combo rolled to sweet satisfaction.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped and drained on paper towels
3 drops red food color
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. Place half of dough in another medium bowl.
  • Beat almond extract, cherries and food color into half of dough. Divide cherry dough in half. Wrap each half of cherry dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until firm.
  • Beat vanilla, milk and cocoa into remaining plain dough. Divide chocolate dough in half. Wrap each half of chocolate dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until firm.
  • Place one part of chocolate dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper; roll into 10x7-inch rectangle. Repeat with one part of cherry dough. Refrigerate both about 30 minutes or until firm. Peel top sheets of waxed paper from both doughs. Turn cherry dough upside down onto chocolate dough; roll up doughs together, starting at long side, into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours. Repeat with remaining parts of dough.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut rolls of dough into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 8 to 11 minutes or surface appears dull. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS



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These are super easy to make for a dinner party or as a dinner appetizer. I always make them for the Christmas holiday season and use spinach tortilla rollups.

Provided by Canadian in Minneso

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 soft flour tortillas (for Christmas I use the green spinach ones)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup dried cranberries (I use Craisins)
2 bunches diced green onions
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and garlic salt together until well blended. Spread evenly on tops of tortillas.
  • In small bowl, stir together cranberries and onions. Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese spread. Lightly press cranberry/onion mix into cream cheese.
  • Roll up tortilla. Trim off ends. And cut each tortilla into 10 even pieces using a serated knife, like you would slice bread.

CRANBERRY CHERRY PINWHEEL CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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This makes a pretty and popular Christmas cookie. The filling came from a recipe in a newspaper at least 16 years ago, but to get the cookie I dreamed of, I tried the dough from many pinwheel cookie recipes before finally settling on this one about five years ago. Keep chilling the dough if it gets too soft while working with it.**A reviewer had trouble getting the pinwheel effect, so I have altered this recipe and ingredients to make the dough rectangle a little bigger. Also, I always bake my cookies on a Silpat so sticking is never an issue. I find I get more consistent browning and fewer overdone edges when using a Silpat, too.

Provided by KK7707

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 4-5 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup cherry preserves
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make filling: Combine cranberries, cherry preserves and cinnamon with water in a medium saucepan. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5-8 minutes, or until mixture softens and most of the liquid is absorbed. If it seems too dry, stir in 1 tablespoon water. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate until cool. (Filling may be stored up to 48 hours. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using.).
  • Make dough:.
  • Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs, orange zest and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into egg mixture and beat until combined well. Chill one hour.
  • Assemble rolls:.
  • Divide dough in half and roll out each piece between sheets of wax paper into a roughly 8 x 12 inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of wax paper (if it sticks too much, refrigerate dough for a few minutes to firm it up).
  • Divide filling between rectangles, spreading it very thin in an even layer (you may have a little excess filling). Tightly roll up each rectangle jelly-roll fashion, beginning with a long side and using the wax paper as an aid, to form a 12 inch long log. Wrap rolls in wax paper and smooth out the logs by running your hands over them to make them as evenly sized as possible. Be gentle but firm. Wrap in foil and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Working with one roll at a time, keeping remaining roll chilled, cut rolls crosswise into 1/8 - 1/4 inch slices. Arrange slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets, shaping the slices into neater rounds if necessary. Bake in the middle of the oven until pale golden and set, 8-12 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet for about a minute to set. Transfer warm cookies to racks to cool.
  • Passive cooking time includes chilling and baking the entire batch.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cherries and cranberries. If using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass. Just be careful not to press too hard or you'll tear the dough.
  • To make the pinwheels even more festive, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar or drizzle them with melted chocolate.
  • These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  • Feel free to get creative with the fillings. You can use any combination of fruits, nuts, or chocolate that you like.

Conclusion:

Cherry cranberry pinwheels are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, give these pinwheels a try. You won't be disappointed!

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