Description
Festive holiday parties welcome these delightful Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups, bringing zesty cranberry and cream cheese magic to appetizer tables. Guests will crave these easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing bites that perfectly blend tangy and creamy flavors for seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large spinach tortillas
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup (150 grams) dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) pecans or walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the decadent filling by whipping cream cheese until airy and smooth, incorporating crumbled feta, vibrant chopped cranberries, zesty green onions, optional crunchy nuts, subtle garlic powder, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper. Ensure all ingredients meld together seamlessly.
- Gently unfurl each spinach tortilla onto a pristine workspace, spreading the luscious cranberry-cheese mixture edge to edge, leaving a slender margin around the perimeter for clean rolling.
- Roll the tortilla with precision, creating a tight, compact cylinder that encapsulates the rich filling. Repeat the process for each remaining tortilla.
- Encase each rolled creation in protective plastic wrap, securing the edges to maintain structural integrity.
- Allow the roll-ups to rest and solidify in the refrigerator’s cool embrace for a minimum of 60 minutes, enabling the filling to set and enhancing slicing precision.
- Retrieve the chilled rolls, carefully unwrap, and employ a razor-sharp knife to slice into elegant one-inch pinwheel segments.
- Artfully arrange the pinwheels on a festive serving platter, presenting a visually stunning and palate-pleasing holiday appetizer.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the garlic powder and black pepper for a personalized flavor profile.
- Replace feta with goat cheese or blue cheese for a different tangy twist that complements the cranberries.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the appetizer’s delicious essence.
- Toast nuts lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the roll-ups.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg