Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
Cranberry Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh scallions, all rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a light bite, these pinwheels require no cooking and come together in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 pinwheels depending on tortilla size and cut thickness 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pinwheel Filling
- 1 Block (8 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 Tablespoon Scallions, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Feta Cheese, crumbled
Wrap
- Flour Tortillas (8-10 inch), quantity as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, finely chopped scallions, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a flavorful creamy mixture.
- Spread the Mixture: Lay a flour tortilla flat and spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, ensuring coverage to the edges for a uniform taste in each bite.
- Roll the Tortilla: Carefully roll up the tortilla tightly, starting from one edge to the other, to form a compact log without squeezing out the filling.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled tortilla into 6 to 10 even pinwheel slices, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick each, depending on tortilla size and preference.
- Repeat Process: Continue spreading, rolling, and slicing with the remaining tortillas and filling mixture until all ingredients are used up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- For easier spreading, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if a gluten-free version is desired.
- These pinwheels are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of black pepper or chopped fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Perfect for parties, snacks, or lunchbox treats.
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