Description
Festive Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels bring holiday cheer to appetizer tables with elegant simplicity. Creamy feta, tart cranberries, and green onions wrapped in smooth tortillas create irresistible bites you’ll want to share at seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (113 grams) feta cheese, crumbled (not reduced-fat)
- 2 large flour tortillas (wheat or spinach flavored)
Fruit Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (113 grams) dried sweetened cranberries
Herb Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend tangy feta, softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, and finely diced green onions until ingredients form a cohesive, vibrant spread.
- Lay out tortillas and evenly distribute the creamy mixture across each surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage from edge to edge.
- Carefully roll each tortilla into a compact, tight cylinder, maintaining consistent pressure to prevent filling from squeezing out.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas tightly in plastic film and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Remove chilled rolls from refrigerator and use a sharp knife to slice each log into 12 equal pinwheel sections, wiping blade clean between cuts for precise, clean edges.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter with the colorful spiral facing upward, showcasing the beautiful mix of cranberries, cheese, and green onions.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters. Allow it to soften at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing to prevent lumpy filling.
- Swap tortillas for dietary needs. Use gluten-free, whole wheat, or low-carb options to accommodate different preferences and restrictions.
- Chilling is crucial. Refrigerate rolls for at least an hour to help them firm up, making slicing cleaner and preventing filling from oozing out.
- Customize flavor profiles. Experiment with additional herbs like dill or chives, or add a sprinkle of cracked black pepper for extra zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg