The holidays are a time for family, friends, and delicious food. If you're looking for a simple and festive appetizer that will wow your guests, look no further than easy pinwheels with cream cheese and cranberries. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these elegant little bites are quick to prepare and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, there's a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite easy pinwheel recipes, as well as tips for making them perfectly. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a holiday appetizer that's both delicious and visually appealing.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY-TURKEY PINWHEELS
These quick-and-easy turkey pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving, or you can use store-bought cranberry sauce.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Spread 1/4 of the mixture across the surface of each tortilla, spreading all the way to the edges. Top each evenly with 1/4 of the sliced turkey, chopped Swiss cheese, and sliced apples.
- Roll tortillas up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate rolled tortillas for at least 1 hour. Slice each chilled tortilla roll into 8 pieces before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 199.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CRANBERRY FETA PINWHEELS
These pretty pinwheels will disappear so fast, it will make you head spin! "The dried cranberries and chopped green onions make these perfect for a Christmas buffet," suggests Joyce Benninger from Owen Sound, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 40 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese and onions. Stir in cranberries. Spread about 1/2 cup mixture over each tortilla and roll up tightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut each roll-up into 10 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS
Make and share this Cranberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jasper H.
Categories Cheesecake
Time 12m
Yield 12 pinwheels
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- First heat oven to 375°F Unroll the dough and divide it into 2 rectangles (most store-bought doughs are perforated down the middle). Press together any other perforations to seal them. Using a butter knife, spread the cream cheese evenly over the 2 rectangles, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch border on all sides, then spread the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese. Start at the short side, roll each piece of doug into a log, then cut each log into six 1-inch-wide slices.
- Place the slices on a ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let the pinwheels sit for 5 minutes (to allow the filling to set) before removing them to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3, Protein 2.5
SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS
These are super easy to make for a dinner party or as a dinner appetizer. I always make them for the Christmas holiday season and use spinach tortilla rollups.
Provided by Canadian in Minneso
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese and garlic salt together until well blended. Spread evenly on tops of tortillas.
- In small bowl, stir together cranberries and onions. Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese spread. Lightly press cranberry/onion mix into cream cheese.
- Roll up tortilla. Trim off ends. And cut each tortilla into 10 even pieces using a serated knife, like you would slice bread.
STOVE TOP, CRANBERRY AND CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS
Take your holiday appetizers up a notch with this STOVE TOP, Cranberry and Cream Cheese Pinwheels recipe. Made with stuffing mix, crescent dough, cream cheese and dried cranberries, these cranberry and cream cheese pinwheels will be a new fall-time favorite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Festive 2020
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (2 pinwheels each)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare stuffing as directed on package; cool completely.
- Unroll dough onto cutting board; press into 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread with cream cheese; top with stuffing and cranberries. Roll up, starting at one short side of rectangle.
- Refrigerate 15 min.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cut roll-up into 20 slices; place, cut sides down and 2 inches apart, on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake 18 to 20 min. or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
CRANBERRY BRIE PINWHEELS
People may wonder when you found the time to make these crisp, flaky pinwheels-but they're really quite easy to do. And the filling is bursting with savory goodness and a touch of sweetness. -Marcia Kintz, South Bend, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Unfold pastry. Combine mustard and honey; spread over pastry. Layer with spinach, cheese, walnuts and cranberries. Roll up jelly-roll style; cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 400° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled appetizers in a freezer container. To use, reheat appetizers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the cream cheese and cranberry mixture into even strips. This will help to ensure that the pinwheels are neat and uniform.
- If the cream cheese is too soft, it will be difficult to spread. If this happens, chill the cream cheese for 15-20 minutes before using.
- If the tortillas are too dry, they will crack when you roll them up. To prevent this, dampen the tortillas with a little water before using.
- Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown and the cream cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Let the pinwheels cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Easy pinwheels with cream cheese and cranberries are a delicious and festive appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your pinwheels are perfect every time.
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