Description
These Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer combining creamy cheeses, fresh chives, and sweet dried cranberries, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties or holiday gatherings, they offer a balanced blend of tangy and sweet flavors in bite-sized pinwheels.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- â…“ cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
Base
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and beat until it becomes fluffy and smooth, ensuring a creamy base for the mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh chives, and dried cranberries to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Spread this mixture evenly over each of the four flour tortillas, covering the surface completely.
- Chill and Slice: Carefully roll each tortilla tightly and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to set. Once chilled, unwrap and slice each roll into approximately 12 pinwheels to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use softened cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and spreading.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until serving to save time.
- Substitute gluten-free tortillas if a gluten-free variation is desired.
- Chilling the rolls helps to maintain their shape when slicing.
- Great served with a side of fresh greens or as part of a larger appetizer spread.
