As Thanksgiving approaches, our minds naturally turn toward delicious dishes that will grace the festive table. This year, why not add a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor? Introducing turkey cranberry pinwheels – a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will have everyone reaching for more! With just four simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these beauties in no time. The secret to their success lies in the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Tangy cranberries mingle with the creamy richness of brie cheese, all complemented by the satisfying savoriness of turkey. Wrapped in a flaky crescent roll dough, these pinwheels offer a delightful textural experience in every bite.
They’re not just delicious, they’re also guilt-free! Coming in at a budget-friendly 2 WW points each on all programs, you can indulge without worry. So ditch the store-bought appetizers and impress your guests with this homemade creation. They’re the perfect finger food for any gathering, guaranteed to be a big hit at your Thanksgiving celebration or any potluck you attend!
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
It’s not just a great appetizer, it would be the perfect post-Thanksgiving day snack.
Use leftover turkey if you have some, and whip these up the day after Thanksgiving for the lingering flavors without having to eat the same Thanksgiving food.
They’re beautiful and festive.
Turkey cranberry pinwheels are perfect for displaying on a buffet table or dinner party table. They add a good bit of festiveness while also providing tons of flavor.
It’s a great mix up from the typical ham and cheese pinwheels.
Even if it’s not Thanksgiving you can make these for a fun weekend brunch or meal prep lunch option. Having variety on a diet is always more sustainable.
Ingredients you need to make Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels:
- 1 package Pillsbury reduced fat crescent rolls
- 4 lean deli turkey slices 1oz/30g each
- Light brie cheese 3oz/90g, crumbled
- 1 ¼ cup fresh cranberries
How to make Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels (step by step):
- Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a baking sheet with some nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash the cranberries and run through the food processor for 1 minute.
- Wash your food processor and run your brie cheese through until crumbled.
- Lay out the crescent roll dough into 2 pieces of 4 crescent rolls each. Pinch any open seams together.
- Place 2 pieces of turkey on top of each dough piece, trying to cover all areas. Cut a little of the meat if necessary to fill corners.
- Top with the cranberries and then the brie cheese.
- Roll the dough pieces up the long way, and pinch together any open seems. Then cut each rolled-up piece into 8 pieces.
- Carefully place them on the baking tray (use a spatula if that helps).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Makes 16 pinwheels. Nutrition info for 1 pinwheel: Calories 70, Fat 3 g, Saturated fat 1.04 g, Carbs 8 g, Fiber .31 g, Sugars 1.93 g, Sodium 217.48 mg, Protein 3 g.
WW Points For Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
- Pillsbury reduced fat crescent rolls 27 points
- Lean deli turkey slices 0 points
- Light brie cheese 7 points
- Fresh cranberries 0 points
2 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Personal Points- 2 using WW recipe builder
SP Freestyle- (blue & purple) 2 using WW recipe builder
Smart Points- (green) 2 using WW recipe builder
Points Plus- 2 using PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- You can use cranberry sauce although this will affect the points. Fresh cranberries are zero points on Weight Watchers.
Tips and Tricks for Making Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels:
- The easiest way to cut them evenly is to cut in the middle to make 2, then in the middle of both those pieces to make 4, and then again in half, which will give you a total of 8 per roll.
- These keep well in the fridge for up to seven days, and they reheat easily in the microwave or air fryer.
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Turkey cranberry pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 package pillsbury reduced fat crescent rolls
- 4 lean deli turkey slices, 1oz/30g each
- Light brie cheese, 3oz/90g, crumbled
- 1 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a baking sheet with some nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash the cranberries and run through the food processor for 1 minute.
- Wash your food processor and run your brie cheese through until crumbled.
- Lay out the crescent roll dough into 2 pieces of 4 crescent rolls each. Pinch any open seams together.
- Place 2 pieces of turkey on top of each dough piece, trying to cover all areas. Cut a little of the meat if necessary to fill corners.
- Top with the cranberries and then the brie cheese.
- Roll the dough pieces up the long way, and pinch together any open seems. Then cut each rolled-up piece into 8 pieces.
- Carefully place them on the baking tray (use a spatula if that helps).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Was excited to make these for a work function. But so disappointed that they really had no flavour. Won’t make again ?. First drizzlemeskimnyrecipe I havent liked