Cranberry Walnut Pinwheels Recipe
These Cranberry Walnut Pinwheels combine creamy goat and cream cheese with sweet honey, fresh rosemary, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts all rolled into soft flour tortillas. Perfect as a make-ahead appetizer or party snack, they offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures in bite-sized pinwheels that are both elegant and easy to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 pinwheels (approximately 8 slices per tortilla roll) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
Wraps
- 3 10-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, crumbled goat cheese, and honey together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the roughly chopped dried cranberries, minced fresh rosemary, and finely chopped walnuts until everything is evenly combined.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay one flour tortilla flat on your work surface. Spread one-third of the cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch border uncovered on one edge. Starting from the edge with the cheese, tightly roll up the tortilla pressing gently towards the uncovered edge to seal the roll. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture.
- Chill the rolls: Place the wrapped tortilla rolls in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour, allowing the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld. The rolls can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours before slicing and serving.
- Slice and serve: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chilling the rolls for at least an hour is important to ensure clean slicing and proper texture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans if preferred.
- For added color and flavor, garnish the pinwheels with fresh rosemary leaves before serving.
- Make sure to use soft cream cheese straight from the fridge to achieve a smooth mixture.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance for stress-free entertaining.
Keywords: Cranberry walnut pinwheels, goat cheese appetizers, no-cook snacks, party finger foods, cream cheese roll-ups, holiday appetizers
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