Cranberry & Spinach Pinwheels Recipe
These Cranberry & Spinach Pinwheels are a festive and healthy appetizer that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the savory goodness of spinach. Wrapped in a soft tortilla, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for holiday parties, gatherings, or as a light, refreshing snack. The vibrant colors and bold flavors will surely impress your guests. Easy to make, yet full of flavor, these pinwheels are the ideal balance of sweet, savory, and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
2️⃣ Add the Spinach and Cranberries:
- Stir the chopped spinach and dried cranberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
3️⃣ Spread the Mixture on Tortillas:
- Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the surface of each tortilla, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
4️⃣ Roll and Slice the Pinwheels:
- Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly, then slice them into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
5️⃣ Chill and Serve:
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter. For best results, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before serving to help them set.
Notes
- You can use whole wheat or spinach tortillas for added flavor and color.
- To make this dish dairy-free, swap the cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
- These pinwheels can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
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