Cranberry Jalapeño Pinwheels (Easy)
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Pinwheels – This recipe makes a quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion.
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In need of an appetizer to impress your family and friends for your next get-together or holiday party? Look no further than these Cranberry Jalapeño Pinwheels, a quick and easy appetizer that will fly off the plate!
Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Pinwheels: A Flavorful 5-Ingredient Appetizer
These scrumptious pinwheels, made with sweet cranberries, tangy cream cheese, spicy jalapeños, and fresh chives, rolled up in soft tortillas, are sure to become a staple at your next gathering. Best of all, they are so easy to make.
Ingredients Needed To Make These Sweet and Spicy Pinwheel Roll-Ups
- 2 garden spinach herb tortilla wraps (or large flour tortillas)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tablespoon jalapeño, seeded, finely diced
- 2 Tablespoons chives, chopped
How To Make Party Pinwheels
In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, cranberries, jalapeño and chives. Mix until well blended.
Place the tortillas on a clean flat surface, divide the mixture in half – add half the mixture to a tortilla and spread evenly edge to edge. Repeat with the other tortilla.
Roll tortillas tightly, cover in saran wrap individually, and place in fridge for 2–3 hours.
When ready, unwrap and using a serrated knife, cut each tortilla roll into 8–12 slices depending on desired size.
For a clean cut, wipe off the knife between slices.
Frequently Asked Questions for Cranberry Jalapeño Pinwheels
Spinach Herb Flour Tortillas Wraps and large plain flour tortillas work best. Spinach tortillas make a pretty appetizer for the holidays!
Green onion is a good substitute – use the green portion of the onion.
No, they are not too spicy. But if you like heat, be sure to add more. Taste test to see what you like best.
Yes, this is a great make-ahead appetizer. Just cut and serve when you’re ready. Be sure to cut right before serving. Cutting too early may cause the tortillas to turn dry.
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Cranberry Jalapeño Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese (8 ounces) at room temperature
- 2 large garden spinach herb tortilla wraps or large flour tortillas
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tablespoon jalapeño, seeded, finely diced (add more if you like heat)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
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In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, cranberries, jalapeño and chives. Mix until well blended.
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Place tortillas on a clean flat surface, divide the mixture in half – add half the mixture to a tortilla and spread evenly edge to edge. Repeat with the other tortilla.
ROLL, WRAP AND CHILL IN REFRIGERATOR
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Roll tortillas tightly, cover in saran wrap individually, and place in fridge for 2–3 hours.
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When ready, unwrap and using a serrated knife, cut each tortilla roll into 8–12 slices depending on desired size. *For clean cuts and pretty pinwheels, wipe off the knife between slices when needed.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Store in refrigerator.
Notes
Tips
- This recipe is easy to adapt to your taste by adjusting the ingredients.
- Spinach Herb Flour Tortillas Wraps and large plain flour tortillas work best. Spinach tortillas make a pretty appetizer for the holidays!
- If you like more heat, add more jalapeño.
- You can substitute chives with green onion.
- For a large crowd, you may want to double the recipe.
- Save time by making these a day ahead! Just cut right before you’re ready to serve. Cutting too early may make your tortillas dry.