Save A festive and easy appetizer featuring tender turkey, tangy cream cheese, and sweet cranberries wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
This recipe quickly became a holiday favorite in my family for its simple assembly and crowd-pleasing flavors.
Ingredients
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese: softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise:
- 1 tbsp fresh chives: finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper:
- 4 large flour tortillas: 25 cm / 10-inch
- 200 g (7 oz) sliced cooked turkey breast:
- 80 g (1/2 cup) dried cranberries: roughly chopped
- 60 g (2 cups) baby spinach leaves: washed and dried
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, and black pepper until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread about a quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the tortilla, right to the edges.
- Step 3:
- Arrange sliced turkey evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle a quarter of the chopped cranberries over the turkey, then add a layer of spinach leaves.
- Step 5:
- Roll the tortilla up tightly from one edge to form a log.
- Step 6:
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Step 7:
- Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up (optional but recommended).
- Step 8:
- Unwrap and slice each roll into 2 cm (3/4-inch) pinwheels. Discard (or snack on) the ends for neat presentation.
- Step 9:
- Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve chilled.
Save Preparing these pinwheels brings my family together, turning snack time into cherished moments of sharing and joy.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, knife, cutting board, plastic wrap
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (tortillas), Milk (cream cheese, mayonnaise), Egg (mayonnaise depending on brand). Check all labels for hidden allergens if serving to those with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Per pinwheel: 70 calories, 3.5 g total fat, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
Save These pinwheels are perfect for holiday parties and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → Can I prepare the pinwheels ahead of time?
Yes, pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Wrap tightly and keep refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- → What are good substitutions for baby spinach?
Arugula works well as a peppery alternative, adding a different flavor profile while keeping the texture.
- → Can I use whole wheat tortillas instead?
Absolutely, using whole wheat tortillas adds fiber and a slightly nutty taste without altering the overall texture much.
- → How can the flavor be enhanced?
Adding a thin layer of wholegrain mustard or sprinkling crumbled feta cheese inside the roll boosts flavor complexity.
- → What is the best way to slice the pinwheels neatly?
Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing helps maintain shape and produce clean, uniform pinwheels.