Description
Festive Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are delicious, bite-sized appetizers perfect for holiday gatherings. These creamy and tangy pinwheels combine cream cheese, feta, and dried cranberries, rolled inside soft flour tortillas and chilled to perfection. They are easy to prepare, visually appealing, and offer a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries
- ¼ cup (25g) green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Wrap
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese until smooth to create a creamy base for the pinwheels.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the dried cranberries, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the cheese mixture.
- Lay Out Tortilla: Place one flour tortilla flat on a clean, dry surface to prepare for assembly.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread a quarter of the cheese and cranberry mixture over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges for easier rolling.
- Roll Tortilla: Tightly roll up the tortilla from one edge to the other to form a compact log, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Repeat Assembly: Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all are assembled.
- Chill Rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling which makes slicing easier and helps maintain shape.
- Slice Pinwheels: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Serve: Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a serving platter and optionally garnish with additional chopped green onions or fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute the flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as dill or thyme to the filling mixture.
- These pinwheels are best served chilled and can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Make sure to slice with a sharp knife to keep clean edges on the pinwheels.
- If dried cranberries are too sweet, consider using dried tart cherries for a different flavor profile.
