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Cranberry Feta Pinwheels (The Easiest Festive Holiday Appetizer)


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  • Author: Helena
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels (serves 6–8) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

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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:

12 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