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Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive pinwheels filled with cream cheese, dried cranberries, and pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 4 large tortillas or wraps
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Stir in the chopped cranberries, pecans, and orange zest until well combined.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  4. Roll the tortillas tightly and wrap them in plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Remove the wraps from the refrigerator and slice into pinwheels.
  7. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for enhanced flavor. Experiment with different tortillas for a unique twist.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Christmas, holiday, appetizers, snacks, pinwheels, festive