Tasty Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe
These Tasty Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels are a delightful holiday appetizer featuring a creamy, tangy filling of crumbled feta, sweetened dried cranberries, and green onions, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Chilled until firm and sliced into bite-sized spirals, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and vibrant colors, ideal for festive gatherings or snack time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 pinwheel slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (softened in warm water for 5 minutes)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia preferred)
Wrapping
- 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch size, for easier rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, softened dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is uniform in texture, ensuring the flavors are well distributed.
- Assemble the Tortilla Rolls: Lay the flour tortillas on a clean, flat surface. Divide the filling mixture evenly between the two tortillas. Spread the filling over each tortilla’s surface evenly, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges to prevent the filling from spilling out when rolling.
- Roll and Chill the Tortillas: Starting from one edge, tightly roll each tortilla to encase the filling securely. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap to maintain shape and prevent drying. Place the wrapped rolls in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour. This chilling period helps the flavors meld and firms up the roll for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap them carefully. Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into approximately 12 evenly sized pinwheel slices. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve immediately as a festive appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Soften the dried cranberries in warm water for 5 minutes to make them chewy and easy to mix.
- Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- The chilling step is essential to help the pinwheels hold their shape when sliced.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated until serving.
- For variation, consider adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
Keywords: Christmas appetizer, cranberry pinwheels, holiday snack, feta cheese appetizer, cream cheese roll-ups
