Description
Festive Christmas Cranberry Feta Pinwheels bring holiday cheer to party appetizers with creamy feta and tangy cranberry spread. Guests will devour these elegant spirals that blend Mediterranean and seasonal flavors in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
Optional Garnish:
- Drizzle of honey
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil
Instructions
- Finely mince the dried cranberries and allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for effortless blending.
- Whisk together cream cheese, crumbled feta, chopped cranberries, and thinly sliced green onions until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spread the cheese mixture edge-to-edge across the tortilla surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Execute a tight, precise roll from one end of the tortilla, compressing gently to maintain structural integrity.
- Encase the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap, securing the ends to maintain shape and moisture.
- Refrigerate the wrapped roll for approximately one hour to allow flavors to meld and filling to set firmly.
- Remove from refrigeration and slice into elegant 1-inch medallions using a sharp, clean knife.
- Artfully arrange pinwheels on a festive serving platter, garnishing with delicate fresh herbs or vibrant pomegranate seeds for visual appeal and complementary flavor.
Notes
- Chop cranberries finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks disrupting the smooth texture of the filling.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a creamier consistency that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Chill the rolled pinwheels for at least an hour to help them hold their shape and make slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the delicious flavor profile of the appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg