Savory Cranberry Pinwheels – No-Bake Christmas Appetizer
These Savory Cranberry Pinwheels are a festive, no-bake appetizer perfect for holiday parties. Quick to make, visually stunning, and bursting with flavor, they’re sure to impress family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large enough to combine cheeses and cranberries
- 1 Spatula or spoon For spreading the filling evenly
- 1 Sharp knife For slicing the pinwheels
- 1 Plastic wrap To chill the rolled tortillas
- 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate addition of chives or zest
- 1 Measuring Cups For cream cheese and other ingredients
- 1 Serving platter To arrange pinwheels for presentation
Ingredients
- 1 package Flour tortillas Large,8-inch size
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
- ¼ cup Cranberry sauce Fresh or canned, slightly tart
- 2 tbsp Chives Finely chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest Optional,adds brightness
- ¼ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
- 1 handful Fresh rosemary Finely chopped,optional
- 2 tbsp Crushed walnuts Optional,for crunch
Instructions
- tep 1: Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with cranberry sauce until smooth.
- Step 3: Stir in finely chopped chives, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Step 5: Sprinkle finely chopped rosemary and crushed walnuts on top, if using.
- Step 6: Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other.
- Step 7: Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Step 8: Remove from fridge and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Step 9: Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter with optional fresh vegetables or olives.
- Step 10: Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve.
