Holiday Party Cranberry Pinwheels (Print Version)

Creamy, vibrant pinwheels with turkey, cheese, cranberry, and veggies—quick, festive, and ideal for parties.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 8 ounces softened cream cheese
02 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Meats

03 - 8 ounces sliced deli turkey breast

→ Vegetables & Greens

04 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
05 - 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
06 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

→ Fruit & Spreads

07 - 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

→ Breads & Wraps

08 - 4 large (10-inch) spinach or plain flour tortillas

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, feta cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well blended.
02 - Lay out the tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture over each tortilla, maintaining a 1/2-inch border.
03 - Evenly spread cranberry sauce over the cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Layer turkey slices evenly over the cranberry sauce.
05 - Sprinkle spinach, red bell pepper, and green onions evenly across the tortillas.
06 - Tightly roll up each tortilla, starting from one edge, to form a log.
07 - Wrap the rolled tortillas securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
08 - Remove the chilled tortillas from the refrigerator, unwrap them, and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
09 - Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes of active prep time
  • Make-ahead friendly for stress-free entertaining
  • Festive red and green colors perfect for holiday tables
  • No cooking required just assemble and chill
  • Easily customizable for different dietary needs
02 -
  • These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance
  • Each pinwheel contains just 85 calories making them a lighter holiday option
  • The recipe easily doubles or triples for larger gatherings
  • The colorful presentation requires no additional garnish
  • Tortillas roll more easily when slightly warm
03 -
  • Allow cream cheese to fully soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes for the smoothest spreading consistency
  • Pat vegetables dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making tortillas soggy
  • Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion for the cleanest cuts
  • Secure loose ends with decorative toothpicks if needed for serving
  • Serve pinwheels at cool room temperature rather than cold from the refrigerator for the best flavor

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