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Creamy Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

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Creamy Cranberry Feta Pinwheels are a festive, easy-to-make holiday appetizer featuring a tangy, creamy filling rolled in soft tortillas. They’re perfect for parties, make-ahead entertaining, and are always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3–4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Take cream cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting to soften. If needed, microwave for 10 seconds.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Fold in crumbled feta, chopped dried cranberries, and sliced green onions.
  3. Add garlic powder and black pepper. Stir gently until evenly distributed.
  4. Taste and adjust: add lemon juice for tang, Greek yogurt or sour cream if too thick, or a pinch of salt if needed.
  5. Lay out flour tortillas. If stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
  6. Divide filling evenly among tortillas (about 1/3 cup per tortilla). Spread smoothly, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  7. Roll up tortillas tightly but gently. Place seam-side down.
  8. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  9. Unwrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pieces with a sharp, damp knife, wiping knife between cuts.
  10. Arrange pinwheels on a platter. Garnish with extra green onions or parsley if desired.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and quality feta. Chill rolls thoroughly before slicing for clean spirals. Warm tortillas slightly to prevent cracking. Pinwheels can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use suitable tortillas and cheeses. Optional add-ins like nuts or herbs can be mixed into the filling for extra flavor.

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