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Pears, Asiago, Pistachios and Cranberries in Puff Pastry

January 1, 2020 By Jere Cassidy 10 Comments

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Pinwheel appetizers are always fun to make and eat, and these easy to make appetizers for  Pears, Asiago, Pistachio, and Cranberries in Puff Pastry are delicious bite-sized fruity and savory nibbles all wrapped up in golden brown pastries. 

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First Published: March 18, 2018… Last Updated: January 1, 2020 

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Pears are so underrated and for the most part, totally overlooked. Why, I don’t know because I love a good fresh, ripe juicy pear. And I like to use pears for baking, They add a fresh sweet and sometimes spicy flavor to cobblers, pies, muffins, and these amazing appetizers. So next time you are thinking of using an apple in a recipe, switch it out for a pear.

What I like about this appetizer

These pinwheels are so easy to make and you can change up the ingredients.

  • You can use pecans instead of pistachios or use them both
  • Use a different hard cheese like parmesan, or gouda instead of Asiago cheese
  • Add dried cherries instead of dried cranberries

Another thing I really like is these pastries are bite-sized, which I think makes them a perfect appetizer.  I just don’t like fiddling with messy appetizers that fall apart after one bite or having to get the gooey cheese on my cracker while holding a glass of wine.  Do ya know what I mean???

These ingredients are perfect for a fruit and cheese tray, but cutting them up and rolling in puff pastry makes a simple but delicious appetizer.

Your ingredient list  

  • Puff Pastry
  • Pears
  • Asiago Cheese – I use Peppered Asiago
  • Pistachios
  • Cranberries
  • Egg
  • Sea Salt

pears and asiago cheese

How to make

Step 1. Cut the pears into small cubes.

Step 2. Chop the pistachios and cranberries into smaller pieces.

Step 3. Shred the cheese

Step 4. Unfold the thawed pastry sheets out on a floured board and roll into a 10″ square, then cut to make two 5″ by 10″ rectangles. Brush each pastry sheet with the beaten egg.

Step 5. Spread the pears, cheese, pistachios, and cranberries on each pastry sheet.

Puff pastry with pears, asiago, pistachios and cranberries

Step 6. Roll the long side of the pastry dough over the ingredients into a tight roll, sealing the edges with the beaten egg.

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Step 7. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for an hour

Step 8. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.,  and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 9.  Cut each pastry roll in 1/2″ slices and place on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with salt.

Step 10. Bake the pastries for 17 – 20 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the puff pastry is golden brown.

Step 11. Serve these pastries warm. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

So, so simple. You can even keep the unbaked pastry rolls in the freezer for a couple of weeks.  It’s a good appetizer to have on hand.

pear and asagio cheese pinwheel appetizers

One bite and you will know why these are my favorite appetizers.  The pears and cranberries add some sweetness and the peppered Asiago cheese, and pistachios add a nice savory component to these pinwheels.  These are best served warm and they won’t last long.

I love using fruit that is in season when baking, it’s fresh, flavorful, juicy, and ripe. You can definitely buy pears year around but most pears are in season from August through January and there are so many tasty varieties to choose from.

The Difference in a Bosc and an Anjou Pear

  • The Bosc pear is the one with the cinnamon-colored skin and a beautiful pear shape.  This sweet pear has a firm but juicy texture and is perfect for baking.
  • The Anjou pear has that pretty green skin, its texture is soft and juicy, and moderately sweet.
  • Read about when pears are in season on the January Seasonal Fruit Guide.

Other great appetizers from One Hot Oven

Apricot Parmesan Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Savory Mini Swiss Cheese Quiches

Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Rosemary and Asiago Cheese Popcorn

Savory Cotswold Cheese Crackers

Don’t forget the ingredients

To make these pinwheels you need a few basics to get you going

Puff pastry is the base of these pinwheels and Pepperidge Farms Frozen Puff Pastry is available at most stores. Asiago cheese has a delicious nutty flavor and is perfect for shredding or grating.

Let’s make some pinwheels

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Pears, Asiago, Pistachios and Cranberries in Golden Brown Puff Pastry

Here is a savory appetizer of pears, asiago cheese, pistachios and cranberries rolled in a buttery puff pastry that bakes up to a flaky golden brown bite-sized pastry.  These are such a great little addition to your appetizer boards.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword ASIAGO, cheese pinwheel appetizers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings 25 pinwheels
Calories 13kcal
Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Rolling Mat
  • Food chopper

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 2/3-3/4 cup pear cut into very small cubes
  • 1/4 cup Asiago cheese I use Peppered Asiago Cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 cups pistachios finely chopped
  • 1/8 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Unfold the thawed puff pastry and roll into a 10" square. Cut the square to make the sheets 5" x 10".
  •  Brush each pastry sheet with the beaten egg. On each sheet of pastry divide the chopped pears, Asiago cheese, pistachios, and cranberries and sprinkle on top of the dough. Leave one long side of the pastry plain and brush with the beaten egg.
  • Start rolling the pastry over the ingredients into a tight roll.  Seal the edge with the beaten egg.
  • Wrap the logs in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Or at this point, you can freeze these rolls for a month.
    After the pastry is chilled, cut into slices. I cut mine into 1/2" slices.  Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Bake the pastries for 17-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

Trader Joe's carries the peppered Asiago cheese.  
You can freeze the unbaked log.  Simply wrap in wax paper and then aluminum foil and place in the freezer.  When needed, remove from the freezer, unwrap and let thaw for about 15 in minutes then bake per instructions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheel | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 10mg

Next time you need a tasty appetizer give this pear recipe a try, you and your guests will love them.

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From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory recipes with all my baking friends.

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  1. Marthana Sharp

    November 4, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for an appetizer and when I saw the picture of the dough with all the pears, cranberries and pistachios it looked so pretty. Let me tell you, these were delicious and so easy to make. I never had Asiago cheese before and found myself nibbling on it all day. Great recipes.

    Reply
  2. Marie - NotEnoughCinnamon.com

    March 22, 2018 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    You’re right, pears are so under rated but they are super delicious! These cute little appetizers sound super tasty and they’re beautiful, too!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      March 22, 2018 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you for the kind words.

      Reply
  3. Mary

    March 21, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Cranberries, pear, and cheese is such a winning combination!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    March 21, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    Yum. This sounds like the perfect appetizer and I’m with you on keeping those hands free for the wine.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      March 21, 2018 at 11:56 pm

      Haha! Wine is important.

      Reply
  5. Diana

    March 21, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Love these fruity pinwheel bakes with nuts. In Russia we make very similar dessert but we add raisins.

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      March 21, 2018 at 11:57 pm

      Mmm, raisins with apples for the filling.

      Reply
  6. Lizzie

    March 21, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like such a good pastry to prepare ahead of time for parties! And I’ve learned something today, I’d never heard of asiago cheese before. I love cooked pears, and this looks like a great flavour combination.

    Reply
  7. Christina Shoemaker

    March 21, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun way to use a puff pastry!! These flavors sounds SO VERY GOOD together!! I am all over this!!!

    Reply

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