Description
Delightful Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheels dance with sweet and tangy flavors, blending creamy cheese and fruity preserves into elegant spiral pastries. Guests will devour these charming treats that promise a perfect balance of smooth richness and bright berry notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup jam (raspberry, strawberry or apricot)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Blend softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and airy, incorporating vanilla extract for a rich flavor profile.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the creamy mixture, kneading until a smooth, pliable dough emerges.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape into flat disks, and encase in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for half an hour to firm up the texture.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough disk into a rectangular shape approximately 12×10 inches. Spread jam evenly across the surface, leaving a small margin around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough into tight cylindrical logs, ensuring the jam is distributed throughout. Wrap each log in plastic and return to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to solidify.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the chilled logs into uniform rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn a delicate golden brown, signaling perfect doneness.
Notes
- Softening Ingredients Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Flour Dusting Lightly dust work surface with flour to prevent dough from sticking during rolling.
- Jam Selection Choose thick, high-quality fruit preserves to prevent excessive leaking during baking.
- Uniform Slicing Use a sharp knife and gentle sawing motion to create even, clean cookie rounds for consistent baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg