Cherry Cheesecake Pinwheels are a deliciously simple treat, made with a flaky puff pastry with a creamy cheesecake filling and a burst of cherry flavor from homemade cherry pie filling. They are such an irresistible treat that I love as a snack or dessert, perfect for any occasion!
1sheetpuff pastry,thawed according to package instructions
1largeegg,beaten
Glaze
1cupconfectioners' sugar
2-3tablespoonswhole milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9-inch oven-safe skillet* with cooking spray. Set aside.
To a medium bowl, add cream cheese, butter, and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract. Set aside.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 9x12-inch rectangle.
Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving about a ½-inch border along one long edge.
Top the cream cheese mixture with an even layer of cherry pie filling.
Wet the ½-inch border of the puff pastry with a little water to help seal the dough when rolling.
Starting from the opposite long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Gently press the edge to seal.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the log into 6 equal-sized pieces.
Place the pieces into the prepared skillet, cut-side up. Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.
Bake for 30 minutes. Then, after 30 minutes, cover the pinwheels with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until done in the middle.
Let pinwheels cool slightly before adding the glaze.
Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar with milk. Add more milk, if needed, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled pinwheels.
Notes
*It is important to use an oven-safe skillet. When we tested the cheesecake pinwheels in a square baking dish, they fell apart and did not hold their shape.