Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
These Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer made with creamy cheese, tangy feta, and sweet cranberries, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for parties or holiday gatherings, they are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 plastic wrap
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped (optional)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or spinach chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese. Use a spoon or spatula to mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped dried cranberries and walnuts (if using) into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread about ¼ of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, starting from one edge, into a log shape. Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and repeat the process for the remaining tortillas.
- Once all tortillas are rolled and wrapped, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- After chilling, remove the pinwheels from plastic wrap and place them on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch wide pinwheels.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and garnish with fresh parsley or spinach before serving.
Notes
For a colorful presentation, you can use flavored tortillas, such as spinach or sun-dried tomato.
These pinwheels can be made a day in advance; just store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like roasted red peppers or olives for different flavor profiles.