Description
Creamy Mexican-inspired cheesecake party pinwheels deliver unexpected flavor combinations that dance across palates. Rolled tortillas filled with zesty cream cheese, peppers, and cilantro promise quick party appetizers guaranteed to delight guests with bold, playful bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Melted chocolate, for drizzling
- Fresh berries, for topping
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese in a mixing bowl until velvety and uniform, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create a silky, sweet foundation.
- Incorporate a hint of lemon juice to elevate the filling’s brightness and add a subtle tangy dimension.
- Unroll refrigerated crescent roll dough carefully, ensuring the entire sheet remains intact and smooth.
- Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly across the dough’s surface, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Gently roll the dough from the long side, creating a tight, consistent spiral that encapsulates the creamy filling.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform medallions, approximately one inch thick, using a sharp knife for clean, precise cuts.
- Arrange pinwheel slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation to allow even browning.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the edges turn golden and the pastry becomes puffy and crisp, monitoring closely to prevent over-browning.
- Allow pinwheels to cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a serving platter for an elegant and delectable appetizer or dessert.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- Chill the pinwheels before serving to help them hold their shape and enhance the flavors.
- Experiment with different flavored extracts like almond or coconut to customize the taste profile.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version, or swap tortillas for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg