Unwrap the flavor of Christmas with this recipe for festive tortilla pinwheels with creamy feta, dried cranberry, and a hint of green onion – perfect for an easy and elegant holiday appetizer!
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Easy And Festive Christmas Appetizer Recipes
Christmas is just days away, and today I’m diving headfirst into one of my favorite things about this season… the ridiculously delicious holiday party food!
I’m thrilled to team up with some blogging friends to bring you 9 delightful and festive Christmas appetizers.
From Christmas tree-shaped snacks to a reindeer charcuterie board, there are recipes to please every palate.
A huge thanks to Jen at Tatertots and Jello for organizing today’s hop! You can check out the links to recipes for all the delicious Christmas snacks at the bottom of this post.
Quick And Festive Cranberry And Feta Christmas Pinwheels
If you’re looking for an easy finger food to bring to a Christmas party this season, look no further! These Christmas pinwheels with dried cranberry and feta cheese are not only festive, but they’re ready in practically no time at all.
Just mix, spread, roll, slice, and voilà! Your festive pinwheels are ready to steal the show.
Ingredients For Cranberry And Feta Christmas Pinwheels
- One 8-ounce tub of spreadable cream cheese
- 2-3 teaspoons milk
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 spinach and herb tortilla wraps
How To Make Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Pinwheel Appetizers
First, start by chopping your fresh green onion and one cup of sweetened dried cranberries.
Next, In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and two teaspoons of milk. Use a wooden spoon to combine the cream cheese and milk until the mixture is creamy and smooth. If it seems a bit thick once combined, you can add another half teaspoon to one teaspoon of milk.
Stir in the chopped green onion, dried cranberries, and one cup of crumbled feta cheese. Mix until everything is well combined.
Spread the Christmas pinwheel filling mixture evenly onto the spinach tortillas. For perfect portions, grab a medium-sized cookie scoop (or a spoon!), but don’t stress – precision isn’t key to these festive holiday bites!
Once done, roll each tortilla up tightly, and place seam-side down on a tray or small cookie sheet. Cover the pinwheels and chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
Can You Prepare Pinwheel Appetizers The Night Before
Yes, you can absolutely prepare your Christmas pinwheel appetizers the night before!
In fact, doing so can save you precious time and stress on the big day. Once rolled, be sure to wrap your tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up, making it easier to slice clean, evenly-sized pinwheels.
How To Serve Your Feta And Cranberry Christmas Pinwheels
When ready to serve, grab a serrated knife for clean cuts. Carefully slice each tortilla roll into 12 even slices, placing the seam side down on your cutting board to prevent any filling from escaping.
Now it’s time to create a festive finale! Arrange your pinwheel slices on a large board or holiday platter. Get creative and arrange your pinwheel appetizers into a festive Christmas tree shape for an extra impressive display that’s sure to impress!
To garnish, add fresh springs of rosemary and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to make a cheddar cheese star for the top of your pinwheel Christmas tree.
How To Store Your Leftover Holiday Pinwheels
Leftover pinwheels? No problem! Store them in an airtight container, with a generous layer of parchment paper or wax paper between each layer to prevent sticking.
They’ll keep perfectly in the fridge for up to 2 days, ready to steal the show again at your next gathering.
Other Christmas Appetizer Recipes From Midwestlife And Style
If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy these other make-ahead Christmas appetizers:
Creamy 4-Ingredient Fruit Dip and Festive Fruit Wreath
The Best Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
More Delicious Christmas Appetizer Inspiration
And that’s it. I may have eaten way too many of these cranberry and feta Christmas pinwheels, but they’re so darn good! You really can’t stop at just one! I hope they are a hit at your holiday gathering too.
Don’t forget, if you try this recipe, please remember to leave a rating on the recipe card below to let other readers know what you think.
Then be sure to check out more recipes for easy holiday appetizers linked below!
Merry Christmas,
Midwest Life and Style: Quick And Festive Cranberry And Feta Christmas Pinwheels| The Handmade Home: Easy Cranberry Brie Bites | Pink Peppermint Design: 15 Minute Amazing Mini Goat Cheese Bites Appetizer| Tatertots and Jello: Savory Puff Pastry Pesto Trees | She Gave it a Go: Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Recipe| Lolly Jane: Reindeer Charcuterie Board | My Sweet Savannah: Boursin Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon Appetizer| Paint Me Pink: Strawberry Santa’s with Cream Cheese Frosting| This is Our Bliss: Easy Christmas Cheese Trees
Recipe For Cranberry And Feta Christmas Pinwheels
Cranberry and Feta Christmas Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce tub spreadable cream cheese
- 2-3 teaspoons milk
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 4 spinach herb tortilla wraps
- sprigs fresh rosemary (to garnish)
- cheddar cheese, cut into a the shape of a star (to garnish)
Instructions
- Finely chop green onion and dried cranberries and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in feta cheese, chopped green onion, and dried cranberries.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly among 4 spinach tortilla wraps. Roll each tortilla tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
- Use a serrated knife to cut each tortilla into 12 pieces. Arrange pinwheels on a board in the shape of a Christmas tree. If desired, garnish with fresh rosemary and cheddar cheese cut in the shape of a star.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Jen, this cranberry and feta pinwheels look so delicious! Thank you for the recipe, I will be making them this Christmas Eve! Pinned!
Thank you, Norma! I hope you enjoy them! Cheers to a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year
Oh wow! This looks amazing Jen! I think the cranberries is a genius idea! Pinned 🙂
xoxo
Thank you, Jen. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
SO FESTIVE AND PRETTY!
Thank you, Melaine!
Super cute! And they sound delicious. Merry Christmas, my friend.
Thank you, Renae. Merry Christmas to you, too!