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Here’s a FULL DETAILED RECIPE for Low-Carb Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party bite!
🥐 Low-Carb Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12–16 pinwheels
⭐ Ingredients
For the Dough / Base
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
For the Filling
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Low-Carb Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs and melted butter. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- In a small bowl, combine:
- softened cream cheese
- crumbled feta
- cranberries
- parsley or chives
- garlic powder (if using)
- salt & pepper
- Mix until evenly combined.
Step 3: Assemble the Pinwheels
- Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough rectangle.
- Carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a tight log.
- Wrap the log in parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 4: Slice & Bake
- Remove the chilled dough log from fridge.
- Slice into ½–¾ inch pinwheels and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
Step 5: Serve
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Perfect with tea, coffee, or as an appetizer.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it vegan: Use vegan cream cheese and skip feta or use a plant-based version.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds on top before baking.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon to complement cranberries.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
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