Creamy Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
Creamy Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a festive, make-ahead party appetizer featuring tangy dried cranberries, bold feta, and a creamy spread rolled in soft flour tortillas. Quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, these pinwheels are perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 pinwheels (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 4 large (10-inch) soft flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat together until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in chopped dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced green onions, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Lay out one tortilla on a clean cutting board. Spread about 1/4 of the filling evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
- Starting at one edge, roll the tortilla up tightly but gently. Wrap the rolled tortilla snugly in plastic wrap or beeswax wrap. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Place wrapped rolls in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
- Unwrap each roll and slice into 1/2-inch pieces using a sharp, serrated knife. Wipe the blade between cuts for clean pinwheels.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, chill the rolled tortillas before slicing to ensure clean cuts and firm pinwheels. Use full-fat cream cheese for optimal texture. Gluten-free or vegan substitutions can be made as needed. Slice off ragged ends for a neat presentation. Pinwheels can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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