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Tasty Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels

Tasty Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels for Festive Gatherings

Enjoy Tasty Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels as a delightful appetizer at your holiday gatherings with festive flavors and vibrant appearance.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Wrapper
  • 4 large flour tortillas or gluten-free wraps for gluten-free option
Optional Extras
  • fine herbs or seasonings to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of chopped dried cranberries, and ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth.
  2. Lay four large flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
  3. Evenly divide the creamy filling among the tortillas, leaving about half an inch border around the edges.
  4. Starting from one edge, tightly roll each tortilla to encase the filling completely.
  5. Once rolled, wrap each tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. After chilling, unwrap the rolls and slice into approximately 12 equal pieces.
  7. Arrange the sliced pinwheels on a serving platter, garnishing with extra cranberries or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best mixing, ensure all ingredients, particularly the cream cheese, are at room temperature. You can prepare these pinwheels a day in advance for added convenience.

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