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Delicious Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels for Festive Gatherings

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels are a quick and simple holiday appetizer that encapsulate the spirit of the season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Chopped
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Or honey/agave syrup for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Can substitute with lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
For the Base
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Whole wheat tortillas can be used
Optional Garnish
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts work well, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of chopped dried cranberries, ½ cup of powdered sugar, the zest of one orange, and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Place a flour tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small margin around the edges.
  3. Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly, keeping the filling intact.
  4. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. After an hour, unwrap the pinwheel and slice it into 1-inch thick rounds.
  6. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the sliced pinwheels if desired.
  7. Arrange the sliced pinwheels on a decorative serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make pinwheels a day ahead for convenience. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

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