Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe | Easy Cream Cheese Appetizer Rolls
These Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels are a festive, no-bake appetizer made with cream cheese, feta, and dried cranberries wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Simple, colorful, and bursting with sweet-tangy flavor — perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, and make-ahead entertaining.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rubber Spatula
- Sharp serrated knife
- Plastic wrap
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (1 package)
- 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
Instructions
- Place dried cranberries in a small bowl, cover with warm water, and soak for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat dry. This softens the cranberries and prevents tearing or soggy tortillas.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, drained cranberries, crumbled feta, and chopped green onions until evenly combined. The mixture should be creamy but spreadable.
- Lay tortillas flat and divide filling evenly between them. Spread in a smooth layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. This keeps the filling contained when rolling.
- Tightly roll each tortilla into a log. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours). Chilling helps the rolls firm up and slice neatly.
- Unwrap rolls and slice into 3/4–1-inch pieces using a sharp serrated knife. Wipe the blade between cuts for clean edges. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.