🌀 Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
These vibrant pinwheels are a sweet, tangy, and creamy delight wrapped in soft tortillas. The combination of tart cranberries, salty feta, and rich cream cheese with a hint of fresh green onion makes this recipe irresistible and ultra-easy to prepare!
📋 Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
🧑🍳 Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, crumbled feta, and green onions. Mix until evenly combined.
- Lay out a tortilla on a clean surface.
- Spread ¼ of the mixture evenly over the tortilla, all the way to the edges.
- Roll the tortilla up tightly from one end to the other.
- Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- After chilling, slice each roll into ½ to 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
📝 Notes:
- For easier slicing, use a serrated knife and wipe between cuts.
- Softened cream cheese is easier to mix and spread—leave it out 30 minutes ahead.
- Add a little black pepper or a drizzle of honey for a flavor boost.
💡 Tips:
- Make ahead: You can prep these the night before—perfect for parties!
- Swap flour tortillas with spinach wraps or low-carb tortillas for variation.
- Want extra texture? Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- These freeze well for up to 1 month (wrap tightly and slice after thawing).
🍽️ Servings:
- Makes 24–32 pinwheels (6–8 per tortilla)
- Serves approximately 8–10 people as an appetizer
⚖️ Nutritional Info (Per Pinwheel, Approximate):
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
Note: Values may vary slightly based on tortilla brand/size.
🌟 Benefits:
- Great party appetizer or finger food
- Provides a balance of sweet, salty, and creamy
- High in calcium and antioxidants from feta and cranberries
- Easy to make ahead of time
- Can be adapted to suit vegetarian or gluten-free diets
❓ Q/A:
Q: Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried?
A: Dried cranberries work best for texture and sweetness. Fresh ones would be too tart and watery unless cooked down.
Q: Can I use goat cheese instead of feta?
A: Yes! Goat cheese adds a smooth tang and pairs beautifully with cranberries.
Q: How long do these keep?
A: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Q: What can I serve these with?
A: Great on a holiday platter with crackers, fresh veggies, or paired with a light sparkling drink or punch.