This creamy Christmas Corn recipe is the perfect side dish to your holiday menu. This delicious recipe needs only 4 ingredients and can be ready in less than 15 minutes.
- Christmas Corn Ingredients
- How to make Holiday Christmas Corn
- Storage
- Other Baked Recipes
It is the perfect time of year to indulge in rich holiday meals!
Sweet and crisp corn is so delicious in its own right but it pairs wonderfully with creamy cheesy goodness too! This holiday corn side dish recipe is a must for your holiday table.
There are so many different ways of preparing this Christmas corn, such as stovetop cream cheese corn or slow cooker creamed corn. I’ve baked mine as I find it the easy way to simply mix together the ingredients, top with cheese and bake!
Other side dishes you may like to try for your holiday spread at Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving:
Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese
British Bread Sauce
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
Air Fryer Parsnips
Lemon Green Beans (external link)
For the main course, go for this festive Vegan Baked Butternut Squash
Christmas Corn Ingredients
Corn kernels – fresh corn, tinned corn or frozen kernels both work well. If using frozen corn, you can either defrost it or use directly from frozen.
Cream cheese aka soft cheese – if your cheese is too thick, you can always use a little skim milk to thin it out.
Garlic – fresh minced garlic clove adds great flavor
Cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper
Fresh herbs for garnishing – cilantro, parsley or fresh thyme
Optional:
Add heavy cream or milk.
To make it into more of a dip, stir in sour cream along with the cream cheese.
Add in grated parmesan cheese.
Add veggies such as chopped green bell peppers or even jalapeno to add spice!
To make vegan creamed corn, use vegan cream cheese and vegan block cheese to grate on top.
How to make Holiday Christmas Corn
In a bowl, mix together the sweet corn kernels, cream cheese, minced garlic clove then season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a oven safe baking dish or skillet.
Grate over cheddar cheese – add a little bit or a lot, it’s totally up to you!
Now bake until the cheese is bubbly and just turning brown.
Sprinkle over any garnishes and serve immediately.
Oven Instructions:
Bake in a preheated oven at 180C or 360F for 10-15 minutes.
Air Fryer Instructions:
Place the skillet or casserole dish in the air fryer basket and air fry at 180C or 360F for around 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.
Note that the cooking time can vary between appliances and depending on the scale of your recipe. Also note that a large skillet may not fit in your air fryer.
Storage
You can store Christmas corn in an airtight container and, once at room temperature, place in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can freeze this recipe also. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost before reheating.
Other Baked Recipes
Air fryer Pasta Bake
Eggplant Parmigiana
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Christmas Corn
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet corn
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh herbs as garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the corn, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper
- Spoon into a baking dish or skillet
- Top with grated cheese
- Bake at 180C or 360F for around 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with finely chopped herbs.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Christmas Corn
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet corn
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh herbs as garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the corn, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper
- Spoon into a baking dish or skillet
- Top with grated cheese
- Bake at 180C or 360F for around 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with finely chopped herbs.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Puff Pastry are the perfect easy appetizer. You just need leftover Cranberry Sauce or Christmas Jam to make this crispy and flaky bite sized finger food.
They’re made with just 3 ingredients, are suitable for vegetarians and can easily be made vegan and or gluten-free.
- Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Puff Pastry Ingredients
- Dietary variations
- How to make Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
- Pro Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage
- Other Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipes
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delectable Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels.
They’re a delightful treat that seamlessly blends the tartness of cranberries with the rich creaminess of cream cheese, all wrapped up in flaky puff pastry.
These bite-sized wonders are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them the perfect addition to your holiday season and party spread.
Crafted with just three simple ingredients—puff pastry, cream cheese, and vibrant cranberry sauce—these pinwheels are a effortlessly delicious addition to your holiday festivities.
They’re perfect in a festive platter with Chestnut Hummus , Loaded Cauliflower Cheese Balls , Chili Cheese and Pineapple Parcels , Christmas Candied Walnuts and Spiced Rosemary Almonds .
I love to keep some sweet treats on hand too, like these Mini Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Trees that are made with 2 ingredients!
If you love cranberries, you’ll love this Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip .
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Puff Pastry Ingredients
Cranberry sauce – cranberry jam or even Christmas jam works well for this recipe. Make your own or use store-bought.
Cream Cheese aka soft cheese – use any spreadable soft cheese that takes your fancy. You can use flavoured cheeses too.
Puff Pastry sheet – You can purchase this as ready rolled in the fresh aisle or as a frozen block that you need to roll out after defrosting.
Milk for glazing – its a great egg-free glaze substitute.
Dietary variations
Gluten-free
Use a gluten-free puff pastry which is usually available in stores
Vegan/Dairy Free
Use a vegan cheese spread and glaze the pastry with plant based milk. Most store bought pastries are vegan but it is worth checking the packaging.
How to make Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Roll out a puff pastry sheet on a clean, even surface.
Spread over the cream cheese first ensuring to cover the edges too. Be careful not to tear or disturb the pastry too much.
Now dollop then spread over the cranberry sauce/jam.
Roll the pastry into a log. I roll away from me with the longer edge so my pinwheels do not end up too large (see video in the recipe card).
If your pastry is soft, I suggest chilling it for 10 minutes so it firms up.
Slice into even sized pinwheels using a sharp knife – around 1-1.5inch works well.
Arrange onto parchment paper with sufficient gap to allow for the puff pastry to expand.
Oven:
Place on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 190 C for 10-12 minutes or until the puff pastry is risen, flaky and golden brown.
Air Fryer:
Place the parchment paper with the pinwheels inside the air fryer basket. You may have to air fry in batches.
Air Fry for 7-10 minutes at 180C or until the pastry is golden.
Note that cooking times may vary based on models.
Pro Tips
- Ensure your cranberry sauce/jam is at spreadable consistency. If not, loosen with a spoon of warm water.
- Do not overfill the pastry, as you may struggle to roll it up.
- Chill the pastry prior to cutting into pinwheels.
- Use a sharp knife to cut and you may need to clean the knife between cuts.
Serving Suggestions
1 pastry sheet makes approximately 24 cranberry cream cheese pinwheels.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Optionally garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme.
You might like to serve alongside mocktails such as this Non Alcoholic Mimosa or Cranberry Mocktail .
Storage
You can store leftover prepared pinwheels in an airtight container. They will stay fresh in the fridge for about 2 days however, they will loose their crispy and flaky texture over time.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer rather than microwave to get them crispy again.
You can make this recipe ahead by preparing the pinwheels in advance but baking just before serving. Keep the prepared pinwheels in the fridge.
I do not recommend freezing these pinwheels.
Other Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipes
Punjabi Samosa Puff
Vegan Curry Puffs
Tandoori Paneer Tarte au Soleil
Szechuan Paneer Puff Pastry Circles / Pinwheels
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels Appetizer
Equipment
- Oven or Air Fryer
- Parchment paper
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 100 gram cranberry sauce
- 100 gram cream cheese
- 1 block puff pastry 320g
Instructions
- Roll out a puff pastry sheet on clean, even surface.
- Spread over the cream cheese first ensuring to cover the edges too. Be careful not to tear or disturb the pastry too much.
- Now dollop then spread over the cranberry sauce/jam.
- Roll the pastry into a log. I roll away from me with the longer edge so my pinwheels do not end up too large (see video in the recipe card).
- If your pastry is soft, I suggest chilling it for 10 minutes so it firms up.
- Slice into even sized pinwheels using a sharp knife – around 1-1.5inch works well.
- Arrange onto parchment paper with sufficient gap to allow for the puff pastry to expand.
- Oven:
- Place on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 190 C for 10-12 minutes or until the puff pastry is risen, flaky and golden brown.
- Air Fryer:
- Place the parchment paper with the pinwheels inside the air fryer basket. You may have to air fry in batches.
- Air Fry for 7-10 minutes at 180C or until the pastry is golden.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
