Description
These Festive and Easy Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups are perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, tangy dried cranberries, and fresh green onions, spread inside soft flour tortillas, this no-cook appetizer is simple to prepare and delightful to serve chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas (8–10 inch size)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, finely chopped dried cranberries, green onions, garlic powder if using, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Spread the Filling: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface and evenly spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, reaching all the edges for full flavor.
- Roll the Tortilla: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape to ensure the filling stays inside. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow flavors to meld and the rolls to firm up for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Unwrap each roll and slice into 6 to 8 pinwheel pieces. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley or rosemary sprigs if desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder to suit your taste or omit for a milder flavor.
- You can prepare the roll ups a day in advance, making them ideal for parties and holiday gatherings.
- Chilling the roll ups helps in slicing clean pinwheels without the filling oozing out.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to add visual appeal and a hint of fresh flavor.
