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Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese Recipe
Ben Carraoli

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese Recipe

I absolutely love making these Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese whenever I have a gathering or holiday celebration. There’s something so festive about the combination of sweet cranberries and tangy feta wrapped in a soft tortilla. I remember the first time I made them—they disappeared almost instantly!
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Spinach or flour tortillas – I use four 8-inch tortillas. Spinach tortillas add a vibrant green color that looks gorgeous with the red cranberries.
  • Dried cranberries – 1/2 cup adds the perfect sweet-tart flavor. Avoid fresh or frozen; dried works best for texture.
  • Feta cheese – 1/2 cup crumbled adds a salty, tangy balance to the sweet cranberries. Freshly crumbled feta blends better.
  • Cream cheese – 8 ounces softened. Softening makes it easy to spread and ensures a smooth, creamy filling.
  • Green onions – 2 finely chopped for a hint of sharpness and freshness. Chives can be used as a substitute.
  • White sugar – 1 tablespoon optional for extra sweetness. You can skip it for a more savory bite.

Method
 

  1. Start by softening the cream cheese in a mixing bowl. I like to use a hand mixer for a smooth texture, then fold in the cranberries, crumbled feta, green onions, and sugar. The mixture should be creamy and easy to spread.
  2. Lay out a tortilla and spread a quarter of the filling evenly, leaving about an inch of border around the edges. I find leaving the border prevents the filling from spilling out while rolling. Roll the tortilla tightly, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  3. Refrigerate the wrapped tortillas for at least one hour. Chilling helps the filling firm up, making slicing easier. Once firm, unwrap and cut each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. I usually get about 8 slices per tortilla.

Notes

  • I always refrigerate for a full hour; it keeps the pinwheels neat when slicing.
  • Using soft cream cheese ensures the filling spreads easily and blends with the feta and cranberries.
  • Leaving a 1-inch border around the tortilla prevents the filling from leaking.
  • I sometimes add a pinch of black pepper or a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor.