Christmas Rollups Recipe — Creamy Cranberry Pinwheels
Sweet, tangy, and creamy cranberry pinwheels wrapped in soft tortillas – the perfect make-ahead appetizer for your holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24–32 pinwheels 1x
Ingredients
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4 large flour tortillas
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: 4–6 slices deli turkey or ham
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cranberries, green onions, pecans, herbs, salt, and pepper.
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Spread mixture evenly over tortillas.
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Layer with deli meat if using.
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Roll each tortilla tightly into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Slice into 1/2-inch pinwheels and serve.
Notes
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Keep chilled until serving for best texture.
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Garnish platter with herbs and cranberries for holiday presentation.
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Use different colored tortillas for added visual appeal.