Description
Loaded with festive flavors, cranberry feta tortilla rolls deliver a perfect holiday appetizer that blends tangy feta and sweet cranberries in elegant pinwheel bites. Guests will savor these easy-to-prepare rolls that promise delightful texture and irresistible taste at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large flour tortillas (wheat or spinach recommended for added color)
- 1 8-ounce (226 grams) pack of cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) crumbled feta cheese
Dried Fruits and Herbs:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) sweetened dried cranberries
Garnish:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chopped green onions
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, feta, green onions, and dried cranberries in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until a uniform, creamy mixture develops, ensuring each component is evenly distributed for a consistent flavor profile.
- Place tortillas on a flat work surface. Carefully spread the prepared cheese mixture across each tortilla, extending the filling to within a half-inch of the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly and compactly, applying gentle pressure to seal the filling inside. Ensure the rolls are smooth and compact without air pockets.
- Individually wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap, creating a secure seal. Refrigerate the rolls for 60-90 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the rolls to firm up, which will make slicing easier.
- Remove the chilled rolls from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Using a sharp, clean knife, slice each roll into pinwheel rounds approximately 1-inch thick. Arrange on a serving platter and present immediately or allow to rest at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ideal for preparing ahead, these rolls can be made up to 24 hours in advance, perfect for stress-free party planning.
- Chilling is crucial for helping the cream cheese and feta bind together, creating a firmer texture that makes slicing clean and easy.
- Customize the filling by adding chopped nuts, herbs, or swapping dried cranberries for sundried tomatoes to match your taste preference.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and easier spreading across tortillas without tearing.
- Serve as an appetizer, game day snack, or light lunch companion – versatile and crowd-pleasing finger food that always impresses.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, maintaining their fresh flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg