🎄 Festive Cranberry Feta Pinwheels: A Perfect Holiday Appetizer
✨ Description:
These Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a delightful balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors rolled up in soft tortillas. Packed with whipped cream cheese, salty feta, sweet dried cranberries, and green onions, they’re the perfect bite-sized holiday treat. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or need a quick appetizer for a potluck, these make-ahead pinwheels will be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (or chives)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
🍽️ Instructions:
- Mix the Filling:
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta, cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended. - Spread the Mixture:
Lay out each tortilla and evenly spread 1/4 of the mixture all over the surface. - Roll It Up:
Roll the tortillas tightly. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours). - Slice and Serve:
Remove from fridge and unwrap. Slice each roll into 1/2 to 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve cold or at room temperature.
👩🍳 Notes & Tips:
- Make Ahead: These are even better when made ahead! The flavors meld together beautifully overnight.
- Add Crunch: Toss in some finely chopped walnuts or pecans for a festive crunch.
- Swap it Out: Substitute goat cheese for feta for a creamier twist.
- Low-Carb Option: Use low-carb tortillas and reduce cranberries for a more keto-friendly version.
- Presentation: Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped herbs (like parsley) or a few whole cranberries for holiday flair.
🍴 Servings:
- Makes: 24–30 pinwheels
- Serving Size: ~3–4 pieces per person
- Serves: 6–8 as an appetizer
🔍 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – 4 pinwheels approx.):
(May vary based on brands used)
- Calories: ~200
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
🌟 Benefits:
- Easy & Quick: Ready in 15 minutes + chill time.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Perfect for prepping the day before.
- Festive & Colorful: Cranberries + green onions give holiday vibes.
- Vegetarian-Friendly: Great option for meatless gatherings.
❓Q & A:
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes! Use dairy-free cream cheese and a vegan feta alternative. The texture and flavor will still be delicious.
Q: Can I freeze the pinwheels?
A: Not recommended. Cream cheese tends to change texture when frozen and thawed.
Q: What can I serve them with?
A: They’re great on their own, but you can pair them with a platter of olives, nuts, and crackers.
Q: How long can they stay out at room temp?
A: They’re fine for 2–3 hours max. Keep them chilled if you’re serving them over a long period.
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