Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Pinwheels (Printable)

Bright pinwheels blend cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese in tortillas for a flavorful party bite.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Blend

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

→ Flavor 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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

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

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and honey together in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in chopped cranberries, diced jalapeño, green onions, shredded cheddar, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay out tortillas and spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges.
04 - Tightly roll up each tortilla to form logs.
05 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
06 - Unwrap rolls and slice crosswise into 1-inch pinwheels; arrange on a serving platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Balanced flavors with sweet, spicy, and creamy notes
  • Easy to make ahead for gatherings
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten
  • Adjust jalapeño to your spice preference
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh cilantro
  • Serve chilled for the best texture
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