Description
Festive Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are an easy, flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday parties. With creamy cream cheese, tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and a burst of green onions, these pinwheels offer a delightful savory-sweet combination. Quick to make and can be prepared ahead of time, these pinwheels are a must-try for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 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
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
Instructions:
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
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Assemble the Pinwheels:
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread a quarter of the cheese and cranberry mixture over the tortilla, leaving a small border.
- Roll up the tortilla tightly to form a log.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
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Chill:
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for easier slicing.
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Slice and Serve:
- Remove from the fridge, unwrap, and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and garnish with additional green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Experiment with adding nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans), different herbs, or make them spicy with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
