Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
24 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels
Description
This recipe blends softened cream cheese with crumbly feta cheese, sweetened dried cranberries, and chopped green onions to create a flavorful spread. The filling balances tartness, saltiness, and a mild onion bite, resulting in a creamy, slightly chunky texture. The mixture is evenly spread over large wheat or spinach flour tortillas, which add mild flavor and color.
Rolling the tortillas tightly around the filling and refrigerating for at least an hour firms the log, making clean slicing possible without the filling squishing out. The pinwheels, when cut into approximately 12 slices per roll, make elegant finger foods that are easy to serve at gatherings or as snacks.
They can be prepared a few days in advance, with refrigeration preserving the texture and melding flavors. The recipe advises using full-fat or regular feta for moisture balance, as reduced-fat feta tends to be too dry for the mixture.
Ingredients
- 3/4 /4 cup cranberries dried, sweetened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese room temperature
- 3/4 /4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 /4 cup green onion chopped
- 2 flour tortilla wheat or spinach for pretty color, large
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except tortillas, mix well.
- Divide and spread mixture evenly among tortillas.
- Roll up tightly, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least one hour.
- To serve cut each roll into 12 slices.
Notes
- The pinwheel log can be made a couple of days ahead and sliced just before serving for best freshness and shape.
- Avoid reduced-fat feta, as it tends to be dry and does not blend as well into the creamy filling.
- The recipe was adapted from Food.com and can be customized with different tortilla types for visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.