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Flaky cinnamon rolls with cranberries on white plates, baked to golden perfection.

Cranberry-Walnut-Blue Cheese Pinwheels

Christie Matherne Profile PictureChristie Matherne
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time + Cooling Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 22 pinwheels
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Crescent Dough:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 package instant yeast
  • 1/4 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg

For The Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries

Instructions
 

Make The Crescent Dough:

  • Start with the crescent dough. Add flour to the bowl of a stand mixer, then add the sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
    Flour and sugar in a mixing bowl for baking.
  • Add the butter, milk, and egg.
    Flour, butter, and milk mixing in a bowl for baking bread or cake batter.
  • Use the dough hook attachment to mix on low, adding more flour if needed. The dough should not be too wet.
    Soft bread dough mixing in a stand mixer for homemade baked goods.
  • Knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and springs back when touched. You can also turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands. This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl. Add the dough and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
    Soft dough proofing in a metal bowl for baking bread or pastries.

Make The Filling:

  • While the dough is rising, make the filling. Add cream cheese to a bowl, and work it with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add blue cheese, honey, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Stir in the walnuts and cranberries.

Assemble And Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Roll to approximately 16x9 inches.
    Soft dough rolled out on a surface for baking or pastry preparation.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough.
  • Starting on the long side, gently roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 1/2-inch slices.
    Flaky cinnamon roll with raisins on white background.
  • Place the pinwheels on the baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
    Freshly prepared cinnamon rolls on baking sheets ready for baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter.
    Buttery cinnamon rolls with nuts on baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 183mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Cranberry Walnut Blue Cheese Pinwheels
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