Description

These Festive Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a delightful and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft cream cheese combined with tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and a touch of green onion creates a flavorful filling wrapped in tender flour tortillas. Chilled to firm up, these bite-sized pinwheels offer a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory flavors in every slice.

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

Assembly

4 large flour tortillas

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Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese until smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Stir in the dried cranberries, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is evenly blended.
Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread one-quarter of the cheese and cranberry filling evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
Roll the Tortilla: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape to encase the filling securely.
Repeat Assembly: Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all are assembled.
Chill the Rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm up, which makes slicing easier.
Slice into Pinwheels: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
Serve: Arrange the sliced pinwheels on a serving platter. Optionally garnish with additional green onions or fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and a smoother filling texture.
For best slicing results, chill the rolls for at least 1 hour or longer to firm up the filling.
You can substitute green onions with chives or finely minced shallots for a milder onion flavor.
Try adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to boost freshness.
These pinwheels are best served the same day but can be refrigerated overnight in an airtight container.