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cranberry walnut pinwheels

Delicious cranberry walnut pinwheels made with flaky pastry and a sweet, tangy filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large orange zest of
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts Pillsbury Pie Crusts
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tsp honey

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cranberries, walnuts, sugar, and orange zest until combined for the filling.
  3. Roll out each pie crust into a square on a floured surface. Brush with melted butter.
  4. Spread cranberry filling over the dough, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Roll up the dough into a log, pinch edges, and freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Mix egg and water for egg wash, then brush over the frozen logs.
  7. Slice logs into 10 pieces and place on baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 11-14 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven, drizzle honey over each pinwheel, and cool before serving.

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings and festive occasions.