Best Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipes

BACON CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, onion and milk until blended. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal., Spread with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut roll crosswise into twenty-four (1/2-inch) slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets, cut side down., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Refrigerate leftovers.

SAUSAGE AND CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• Spread dough from 1 package of crescent rolls out onto a work surface and pinch perforations together to create a single sheet of dough. Spread half the cream cheese over the dough sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch margin all around. Sprinkle half the cooked sausage evenly over cream cheese. Roll dough up into a log, starting at a long edge; wrap log in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Repeat steps to make a second roll; wrap. Refrigerate rolls at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Unwrap rolls and cut each into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place slices onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pinwheels are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

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.

TASTY CRAB N CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium sized bowl; beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the parsley, red pepper, sauce, onion, cheese and crab. Sprinkle with desired chili powder.
• 2. Lay out your tortilla's Spread about 1/4 cup onto each tortilla.
• 3. Roll tightly. I cut the ends with kitchen shears.
• 4. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
• 5. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Slice each roll into 5 - 6 slices and place on a sprayed baking sheet.
• 6. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika and enjoy!

QUICK AND EASY PARTY PINWHEELS WITH CREAM CHEESE AND HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll puff pastry and roll out to a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the puff pastry. Cover with ham slices, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll puff pastry up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Slice puff pastry roll in 1/4-inch-thick slices and lay on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until lightly browned and puffed up, 15 to 20 minutes.

PUFF PASTRY PINWHEELS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll puff pastry and roll out to a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of herbed cream cheese over the puff pastry. Cover with smoked salmon slices and sprinkle with dill, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll puff pastry up tightly like a jelly roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice puff pastry roll into 1/4-inch-thick slices and lay on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until lightly browned and puffed up, 20 to 25 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE AND SALMON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, thoroughly mix cheese, salmon and onion.
• Cut crusts off bread, and cut several thin, long slices.
• With a rolling pin, flatten bread so that it's easy to roll.
• Spread each long slice with mayonnaise, then spread on the cream cheese and salmon mixture.
• Roll each slice lengthwise like a jelly roll, slowly and carefully to make it as tight or pressed as possible.
• Cover with wax paper or saran wrap and wrap with kitchen string so it'll keep its shape.
• Store in fridge so it can chill and set.
• When ready to serve, slice into thin pinwheels.

CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg and egg white; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. square; cut into sixteen 3-in. squares., Combine filling ingredients; spoon onto center of each square. To form pinwheels, diagonally cut dough from each corner to within 3/4 in. of the center. Fold every other point toward the center, overlapping pieces. Moisten center edges with water; pinch to seal. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg white and water; brush over pinwheels. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

HAM SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Roll out seemless crescent rolls.
• Cut length wise to make 2 separate sections.
• Spread cream cheese to cover.
• Place desired amount of spinach leaves and deli ham.
• Roll long way and pinch dough to close.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cut into small slices and serve.

EASY PINWHEELS WITH CREAM CHEESE AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface. Press dough together at the seams so you have 2 rectangles.
• Combine cream cheese and cranberry sauce in a bowl; mix together until completely blended. Spread cream cheese mixture over each rectangle, leaving a 1/4-inch border on all sides. Roll each rectangle into a log, starting at the shorter side, and cut into 6 slices. Place pinwheels cut-sides up on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let stand on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool.

CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese
• Mix in the powdered Ranch dressing
• Add the pimentos, black olives and the jalapeños.
• Spread evenly over the flour tortillas using a rubber spatula.
• Roll tightly. Cover and chill for about one hour.
• Slice into pinwheels.

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Using a hand-held electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, and vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined. Gradually add remaining cup flour. Using a wooden spoon, stir until fully combined. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper.
• Prepare the filling: Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. With a wooden spoon, stir in coconut and chips. Set aside.
• Remove one disc of dough from refrigerator. Roll on a lightly floured surface into an 8-by-13-inch rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. With a fluted cookie cutter, cut into 15 2 1/2-inch squares. Place on prepared baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart.
• Place 1 teaspoon filling in center of each square. Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut 1-inch slits diagonally from each corner toward the filling. Fold every other tip over to cover filling, and form a pinwheel. Press lightly to seal.
• Whisk together egg and oil. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush tops of pinwheels with egg mixture. Sprinkle with sugar.
• Transfer to oven, and bake until edges are golden and cookies are slightly puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack to cool. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring cookies to wire rack. Repeat with remaining disc of dough.

PUFF PASTRY PINWHEELS WITH BELL PEPPERS, CREAM CHEESE, AND SALAMI

Steps:

• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Mix bell peppers, salami, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg in a bowl. Season with paprika.
• Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll both puff pastry sheets and roll out to 2 large rectangles. Spread bell pepper mixture over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll puff pastry up tightly like a jelly roll and place in the freezer until filling hardens, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 or 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove puff pastry rolls from freezer and slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices; lay 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until lightly browned and puffed up, 20 to 30 minutes.

TURKEY & CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on 1 piece of bread.
• Place lettuce and turkey on the cream cheese.
• Roll it up with the bread on the outside. Cut in half and place in bento box.
• Place cherry tomatoes in one compartment and in another add cereal, pretzels, chocolate candies, and raisins.
• Pack bento box in a lunch box with a frozen juice box to keep everything cold.
• Enjoy!

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• First heat oven to 375°F Unroll the dough and divide it into 2 rectangles (most store-bought doughs are perforated down the middle). Press together any other perforations to seal them. Using a butter knife, spread the cream cheese evenly over the 2 rectangles, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch border on all sides, then spread the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese. Start at the short side, roll each piece of doug into a log, then cut each log into six 1-inch-wide slices.
• Place the slices on a ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let the pinwheels sit for 5 minutes (to allow the filling to set) before removing them to wire racks. Serve warm.

STOVE TOP, CRANBERRY AND CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing as directed on package; cool completely.
• Unroll dough onto cutting board; press into 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread with cream cheese; top with stuffing and cranberries. Roll up, starting at one short side of rectangle.
• Refrigerate 15 min.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut roll-up into 20 slices; place, cut sides down and 2 inches apart, on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
• Bake 18 to 20 min. or until golden brown.

CREAM CHEESE TASTY TORTILLA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese, slice up your green onions and add your herbs -- I taste as I go and there are many combinations but this has been my favorite. Blend well and put your tortillas on a flat surface. Spread cream cheese mixture to edges and roll up.
• If you use the 6 inch tortillas it makes about 6 or 7 rolls depending on how thick you spread the cheese.
• Put in the refrigerator covered with saran wrap. Let them chill back until they are firm. Then remove and cut in 3/4 inch slices. Arrange on a dish with toothpicks and have your salsa in the center to dip!
• Delicious!

CREAM CHEESE AND RED PEPPER PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Open the rolls and separate into four rectangles. Pinch the seams closed.
• Mix the cream cheese, and rest of ingredients (except the parmesan cheese). Spread over the roll dough to 1/4 inch from the ends.
• Roll up starting at the short end.
• Slice 6-8 rounds.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until light golden brown on top.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

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

PICKLES,HAM AND CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Lay slices of ham on paper towel, place another towel on top and blot gently,spread cream cheese on ham slices. Take a pickle in a paper towel and squeeze gently to remove most of the juice. Lay on the ham slice and roll up tightly.
• When the pickles are all rolled take a very sharp knife and slice into pinwheels cut the ends off and set aside. Lay the slices on serving platter.
• I can't keep anyone watching to keep from eating as I'm cutting, so I tell them the ends are fair game!
• When I buy my pickles, I look for the ones that are long,straight and slender, it makes rolling them up easier.