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A white plate with a stack of apple cream cheese pinwheels, with one of them having a few bites taken out of it.
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Apple Cream Cheese Pinwheels

These apple cream cheese pinwheels are easy to make and are the perfect fall dessert, or anytime dessert. Made with a homemade apple filling, and a sweet cream cheese mixture, baked to golden, then drizzled with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cream Cheese Pinwheels, Apple Pinwheels, Pineapple Cream Cheese Dessert
Servings: 14 Pinwheels
Calories: 295kcal

Ingredients

Apple Filling

Cream Cheese Mixture

Glaze Drizzle

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Apple Filling

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add diced apples, water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir frequently until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla together until smooth.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over dough in an even layer half inch from the edges.
  • Spoon the apple mixture over the cream cheese mixture and tightly roll up.
  • Slice dough approximately 1-inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheet. Reshape if needed.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool while making the glaze.

Glaze Drizzle

  • In a small bowl, add powdered sugar and milk. Mix until combined.
  • Top each pinwheel with glaze drizzle once cooled.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg