Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese (Printable)

Tangy cream cheese, cranberries, and jalapeños rolled in tortillas. Perfect bite-sized appetizer for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Filling

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/3 cup sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Mix-Ins

04 - 3/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
05 - 1/3 cup fresh jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed
06 - 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and honey until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in chopped cranberries, diced jalapeño, green onions, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
03 - Place tortillas on a flat surface and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Roll each tortilla tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
05 - Unwrap tortillas, slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels, and arrange on a serving platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful presentation for festive occasions
  • Quick and easy to prepare ahead
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten
  • Adjust jalapeño for desired spiciness
03 -
  • Chill the rolled tortillas well for clean slices
  • Use a sharp knife for neatly cut pinwheels
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