Description

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, feta, dried cranberries, and green onions rolled inside soft flour tortillas. These festive pinwheels offer a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, making them an ideal party snack or holiday appetizer. Chilled to perfection and sliced into bite-sized rounds, they’re a crowd-pleaser requiring no cooking.

Ingredients

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Pinwheel Mixture

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Wrap

2 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

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Instructions

Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, chopped dried cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. If you opt to include pecans, gently fold them into the mixture to add crunch.
Spread Mixture on Tortillas: Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, reaching all the way to the edges to ensure a full-flavored bite in every pinwheel.
Roll and Chill: Carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape. Wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap to maintain structure and prevent drying. Place the wrapped rolls in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour; chilling helps firm up the filling for easy slicing.
Slice and Serve: After chilling, unwrap the rolls and slice each into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels on a platter for an attractive presentation and serve chilled for the best taste and texture.

Notes

These pinwheels can be prepared up to a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until serving.
For a festive variation, substitute flour tortillas with spinach or sun-dried tomato tortillas to add color and additional flavor.
If you prefer a nut-free version, omit the pecans without compromising taste.