Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 16 pinwheels
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive treat combining cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and nuts wrapped in tortillas, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce over each tortilla.
  3. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cranberry layer on each tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle chopped nuts and coconut across the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Roll the tortillas tightly and wrap them in plastic wrap.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Once chilled, slice into pinwheels and serve.

Notes

For a personalized touch, try using homemade cranberry sauce or different nuts. Consider warming the tortillas slightly for easier rolling.