Cherry Pinwheel Slices

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Advanced
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Flaky, buttery pinwheels filled with sweet cherry jam, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans.
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These Cherry Pinwheel Slices are a delightful homemade treat that combines the flakiness of a shortbread crust with the vibrant sweetness of cherry filling. The dough, made from simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and sour cream, rolls up beautifully with a generous layer of fruit spread, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans. Baked until golden brown, they offer a perfect contrast of textures: crisp edges, tender interior, and crunchy nuts. Dusting them with confectioners’ sugar while warm adds a lovely finishing touch. Ideal for tea time, holiday gatherings, or as a nostalgic snack, these pinwheels bring a touch of international baking charm to your kitchen table.

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Cherry Pinwheel Slices

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24 Calories: 809.4

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These Cherry Pinwheel Slices are a delightful homemade treat that combines the flakiness of a shortbread crust with the vibrant sweetness of cherry filling. The dough, made from simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and sour cream, rolls up beautifully with a generous layer of fruit spread, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans. Baked until golden brown, they offer a perfect contrast of textures: crisp edges, tender interior, and crunchy nuts. Dusting them with confectioners' sugar while warm adds a lovely finishing touch. Ideal for tea time, holiday gatherings, or as a nostalgic snack, these pinwheels bring a touch of international baking charm to your kitchen table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add 1 cup dairy sour cream; stir until blended.
  4. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
  5. Wrap each piece separately in plastic wrap or waxed paper; refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (177ðC).
  7. Roll out dough, 1 piece at a time, on a lightly floured surface into a 12x6 inch rectangle.
  8. Spread one-fourth of the cherry filling over the dough.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup flaked coconut and 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans.
  10. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting from the short side.
  11. Pinch the seam to seal.
  12. Place, seam side down, on an ungreased baking sheet.
  13. Repeat with remaining dough, filling, coconut, and pecans.
  14. Bake 40-45 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
  15. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks.
  16. Dust liberally with confectioners' sugar while still warm.
  17. Cool completely.
  18. Cut into 1-inch slices.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 809.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.6g66%
Saturated Fat 13.4g67%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3054.9mg128%
Total Carbohydrate 91.7g31%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 12.2g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cherry, pinwheel, cookies, dessert, pecans, coconut, flaky, roll, baking, sweet, snack, holiday, treat, jam, pastry
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