Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Whip up these adorable Cranberry Feta Pinwheels for your upcoming get-together. Combine tart cranberries with smooth cheese and roll them in flat tortillas. They're eye-catching, delicious, and absolutely perfect for holiday gatherings or whenever you need a fast appetizer to bring along.

Reasons To Try

Simple to prepare when holiday cooking keeps you swamped. The combo of red cranberries and green tortillas brings holiday cheer to any table. Prepare them ahead - one less task on your to-do list. The blend of tart cranberries and salty cheese wins everyone over. They're ideal for gatherings or taking to someone else's home.

Ingredients Required

• Cream Cheese: Softened to room temperature
• Feta Cheese: Broken into small pieces
• Fresh Chives: Finely chopped
• Dried Cranberries: For sweetness
• Flour Tortillas: Larger sizes work better

How To Make Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Prepare Cheese Base:

Whip softened cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in broken feta pieces.

Mix Ingredients:

Stir in chopped chives and cranberries. Mix thoroughly.

Apply To Tortillas:

Spread mixture across tortillas, covering completely to borders.

Create Rolls:

Tightly roll each tortilla into a cylinder. Wrap with plastic wrap.

Cool:

Refrigerate at least sixty minutes or leave overnight.

Finish And Present:

Cut into circular pieces. Arrange on serving dish.

Party Pleasers

These suit any celebration spread. Their festive red and green appearance catches eyes. Prepare ahead and slice just before company arrives. The tasty combo of cheese with cranberries keeps everyone reaching for another.

Variations To Consider

Go for spinach or tomato tortillas for extra color. Swap out the cheese if you'd like. Toss in additional herbs for flavor punch. They're wonderful year-round, not just during holidays. Customize them to your liking.

Success Secrets

Let your cream cheese get completely soft - it'll mix better. Add a dollop of sour cream if the mixture seems stiff. Make sure filling covers tortillas evenly. Roll them firmly so they stay intact. Store in fridge until you're ready to slice.

Creative Twists

Toss in some scallions for extra zing. Add diced bell peppers for texture. Swap feta for goat cheese. Use whatever ingredients you fancy - they're totally flexible. Stick with the basic concept but get creative.

Simple Yet Impressive

They seem fancy but don't need much effort. Guests think you spent ages making them but they're actually a breeze. Just blend, spread, roll and slice. Perfect when you want something quick that looks impressive.

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Handy Advice

Bring cheese to room temp before starting. Use a really sharp knife for pretty slices. Keep them tightly wrapped in the fridge. Don't make them too early - the day before works best. Slice just before serving for the freshest presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Want to make em early?

Fix em day before. Wrap real tight in plastic. Cut just before serving. Keep cold till party. Stack with paper between.

→ Need different cheese?

Soft goat cheese works nice. Mix cheese kinds if you want. Cream cheese makes good base. Shred hard cheese fine. Just need it spreadable.

→ Got special diet?

Rice wraps work good. Check wrap boxes good. Some cheese ain't milk. Watch store mixes. Plain stuff's safer.

→ Keep falling apart?

Roll em up real tight. Wrap in plastic good. Let em sit cold hour at least. Cut with sharp knife. Don't rush the chill.

→ Want fresh berries?

Dried ones work better. Fresh too wet, make mess. Could chop em tiny. Mix in last. Pat em real dry.

→ Taking em somewhere?

Keep em cold in box. Pack layers with paper. Cut there if you can. Take extra filling. Bring backup wraps.

→ Need em real quick?

Buy stuff ready cut. Mix filling fast. Roll while soft. Freeze 20 minutes. Cut and serve.

→ Making big batch?

Double's easy enough. Make in groups. Keep stuff cold. Have extra wraps. Watch filling amount.

→ Want more flavor pop?

Add herbs if you like. Splash hot sauce in. Mix in nuts maybe. Garlic works nice. Even honey's good.

→ Getting too soft?

Keep em real cold. Cut just before eating. Don't leave em out. Put on cold plate. Maybe ice under plate.

→ Look messy when cut?

Use real sharp knife. Clean blade each cut. Don't saw - just press. Chill extra long. Cut ends off first.

→ Wraps cracking up?

Warm em up bit first. Don't roll too tight. Fresh ones work best. Keep covered till use. Maybe double layer em.

Conclusion

Love these? Try little cheese puffs next. Or bake cheese in pastry. Both great for parties.