Description
Festive Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are delightful, savory appetizers perfect for holiday gatherings. These easy-to-make pinwheels combine creamy cream cheese, tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh green onions all rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Chilled to firm up, they make an ideal bite-sized treat that’s both festive and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese
Add-ins
- 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries
- ¼ cup (25g) green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Base
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Flavorings: Stir the dried cranberries, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper into the cheese mixture until everything is evenly combined.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface to prepare for spreading the filling.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread a quarter of the cheese and cranberry mixture over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Roll Up the Tortilla: Tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside as you roll it up.
- Repeat: Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all four rolls are prepared.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap each tortilla roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling firms up the filling, making the rolls easier to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator, unwrap them, and slice each into 1-inch thick pinwheels for serving.
- Garnish and Present: Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a serving platter and optionally garnish with extra chopped green onions or fresh parsley for a festive touch.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Dried cranberries add sweetness, but you can substitute with dried cherries or raisins if preferred.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making them a great make-ahead appetizer.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if dietary restrictions require.
- Keep the slices bite-sized to ensure easy handling during parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
