Tasty Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels Recipe
Delight in these festive Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels, a perfect blend of tangy dried cranberries, creamy feta, and smooth cream cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Ideal for holiday parties or as a tasty snack, these pinwheels combine vibrant flavors and simple preparation for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 pinwheels (12 per tortilla log) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (softened in warm water for 5 minutes)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (preferably Philadelphia cream cheese)
Wrap
- 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch size, for easier rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Begin by soaking the sweetened dried cranberries in warm water for about 5 minutes to soften them, making them easier to blend into the filling.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, and drained cranberries. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended and creamy.
- Spread the filling: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, going all the way to the edges to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Roll the tortilla: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Repeat the spreading and rolling steps with the second tortilla and remaining filling.
- Chill and slice: Wrap each rolled tortilla log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, remove the wrap and slice each roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
- Serve: Arrange the cranberry pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy as a festive holiday appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Softening the dried cranberries makes them easier to blend and enhances the texture of the filling.
- Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing and smooth filling consistency.
- Keep the pinwheels chilled until serving to maintain their shape and freshness.
- Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different but complementary flavor.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Keywords: Christmas appetizers, cranberry pinwheels, holiday snacks, feta cheese, no-cook recipes