Description
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese are delightful, creamy, and tangy bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with spinach or flour tortillas spread with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and green onions, these pinwheels are refrigerated to set and then sliced into perfect, flavorful spirals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 8-inch spinach or flour tortillas
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or by hand until creamy. Add the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced green onions, and sugar if using. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay each 8-inch tortilla flat. Spread 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface of each tortilla, leaving an inch border around all the edges to prevent overflow while rolling.
- Roll and Refrigerate: Tightly roll up each filled tortilla to form a log shape. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped pinwheels in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. This helps them set and hold their shape when cut.
- Slice and Serve: When ready, remove the plastic wrap and use a serrated knife to cut each roll into 1-inch thick slices. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve immediately for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before slicing to maintain their shape.
- Leaving a 1-inch border around the edges when spreading the filling helps prevent overflow during rolling.
- You can substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like raisins or chopped apricots for different flavor variations.
- Use spinach tortillas for added color and a mild spinach flavor or regular flour tortillas if preferred.
- Nutritional values and cook times may vary depending on cookware and product brands.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
