Blueberry Pinwheels

Vegetarian
Blueberry Pinwheels
50 min.
24
142kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly snack or appetizer that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than these delightful Blueberry Pinwheels! This easy-to-follow recipe yields a generous 24 servings, making it perfect for large gatherings or even a casual family snack time. Each pinwheel boasts a scrumptious blend of flavors, combining the natural sweetness of blueberries with the warmth of cinnamon and the zest of lemon peel.

The base of these pinwheels is a soft, homemade dough that's kneaded to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful bite. The blueberries are artfully arranged on the rolled-out dough, creating a stunning visual effect that's sure to draw compliments. The dough is then rolled up into a pinwheel shape, sliced, and allowed to rise once more before baking to golden-brown perfection.

To complement the natural flavors of the dish, a simple yet elegant glaze made from confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and water is drizzled over the warm pinwheels, adding a touch of sweetness and a beautiful sheen. With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily towards carbohydrates, these Blueberry Pinwheels are a satisfying and well-balanced treat that won't weigh you down.

Whether you're hosting a party, attending a potluck, or simply looking for a unique addition to your snack repertoire, these Blueberry Pinwheels are sure to be a hit. Their versatility allows them to fit seamlessly into a variety of meal categories, including antipasti, starter, snack, and appetizer. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get rolling on this delectable Blueberry Pinwheel adventure!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 ounce yeast dry
  • cups blueberries fresh
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • cup powdered sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 10 ounces evaporated milk canned
  • 3.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 110°-115°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk mixture.
  2. Add the sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form soft dough.
  3. Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
  5. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half.
  6. Roll each into a 14-in. x 8-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter.
  7. Combine sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Top with blueberries; press into dough.
  8. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
  9. Cut each into 12 slices.
  10. Place, cut side down, in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
  11. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. For glaze, combine sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a desired consistency.
  12. Drizzle over warm rolls. Cool in pans on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein8.85%
Fat17.34%
Carbs73.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10
Glycemic Load
13.57
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.1899999872498%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.04mg
Petunidin
3.89mg
Delphinidin
4.37mg
Malvidin
8.34mg
Peonidin
2.5mg
Catechin
0.65mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.95mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.54kcal
7.08%
Fat:2.74g
4.22%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.59%
Carbohydrates:26.29g
8.76%
Net Carbohydrates:25.34g
9.22%
Sugar:11.54g
12.82%
Cholesterol:14.01mg
4.67%
Sodium:124.11mg
5.4%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:3.15g
6.3%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.44%
Folate:42.89µg
10.72%
Selenium:7.13µg
10.18%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.53%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.13%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.37%
Iron:0.96mg
5.33%
Phosphorus:51.17mg
5.12%
Fiber:0.94g
3.77%
Calcium:37.38mg
3.74%
Vitamin K:2.67µg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.41%
Potassium:71.56mg
2.04%
Magnesium:8.11mg
2.03%
Copper:0.04mg
1.96%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.94%
Vitamin C:1.53mg
1.86%
Vitamin A:88.93IU
1.78%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.42%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.09%