Description
Sweet & Savory Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are the ultimate make-ahead party appetizer. They combine tart cranberries, creamy cheese, and soft tortillas into bite-sized spirals of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
- Dash of garlic or onion powder
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with cranberries, green onions, and optional cheddar or nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay a tortilla flat and evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese filling across the surface.
- Roll the tortilla into a firm log, keeping the filling inside.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Remove wrap and slice into ½–¾ inch rounds using a sharp or serrated knife.
- Arrange on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs or cranberries. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- These pinwheels can be made a day in advance.
- Experiment with different nuts for varied flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg