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cranberry walnut pinwheels

These cranberry walnut pinwheels are a perfect holiday treat, combining tart cranberries with crunchy walnuts wrapped in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 piece large orange zest only
  • 2 pieces refrigerated pie crusts
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine cranberries, walnuts, sugar, and orange zest. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Roll out each pie crust into a square on a floured surface. Brush with melted butter.
  4. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the pie crusts.
  5. Roll each crust into a log, pinch the edges to seal, and freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Mix egg and water to create an egg wash. Remove logs from freezer and brush with egg wash.
  7. Slice each log into 10 equal pieces. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven, drizzle with honey, and cool before serving.

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings and when you want a sweet, tart treat.