Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels: Best Feta & Herb Appetizer
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels are sweet, tangy, and perfectly creamy the ultimate no-bake holiday appetizer or snack. Made with tortillas, cream cheese, dried cranberries, and herbs for a festive bite everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 20–24 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- 2. Stir in cranberries, green onions, cheddar (if using), pecans, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Lay tortillas flat and spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each one.
- 4. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log.
- 5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- 6. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- 7. Arrange on a plate and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use spinach tortillas for festive color.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy version.
- Refrigerate up to 24 hours before slicing perfect for make-ahead appetizers.
- Pairs well with a sweet cranberry dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese pinwheels, holiday appetizer, tortilla roll ups, party snacks