Description
Festive and irresistibly creamy, these Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer or holiday snack featuring a sweet-tart cranberry filling rolled in soft tortillas for a colorful and crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
Optional: extra cranberries and herbs for garnish
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cranberries, green onions, shredded cheese, pecans (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until evenly blended and creamy.
3. Spread a thin, even layer of the mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Roll tortillas tightly into logs, seam-side down.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
6. Using a sharp knife, slice into 1/2-inch pinwheels.
7. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs or extra cranberries if desired.
Notes
For a festive touch, use spinach tortillas for green pinwheels or sun-dried tomato wraps for red.
Make-ahead friendly — refrigerate up to 24 hours before slicing.
Add a drizzle of honey or cranberry sauce for extra sweetness.
Perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cranberry pinwheels, cream cheese roll ups, holiday appetizers, festive snacks, Christmas party food, make ahead appetizers