Description
These Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are the ultimate festive appetizer — creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet with a holiday twist. Made with cream cheese, feta, and dried cranberries, these no-bake tortilla roll-ups are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in — and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened (let it come to room temperature for easy spreading)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (firm and crumbly works best)
½ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
¼ cup chopped green onions or chives (adds brightness and color)
For Assembly:
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size; use spinach or tomato wraps for festive colors)
Optional Add-Ins:
1–2 tbsp honey or orange marmalade (for a touch of sweetness)
Cracked black pepper (for a subtle kick)
Instructions
Soften the cream cheese: Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds until spreadable.
Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, chopped cranberries, and green onions. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
Assemble the rolls: Lay a tortilla flat and spread about ¼ of the mixture evenly across the surface, all the way to the edges.
Roll tightly: Starting from one edge, roll up the tortilla snugly, ensuring no gaps. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Chill: Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours). This helps the filling set and makes slicing clean and easy.
Slice and serve: Remove from the fridge and cut each roll into ½-inch pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
Make Ahead: These can be made up to 24 hours in advance — perfect for holiday prep.
Serving Tip: Arrange on a platter with rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries for a festive touch.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Variations: Try swapping feta for goat cheese or adding chopped nuts for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg