Description
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or easy party snacks. These no-cook pinwheels combine creamy cranberry-spiced cheese, sliced turkey breast, and fresh spinach wrapped in soft flour tortillas, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors. Quick to prepare and ideal for make-ahead, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinwheels
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces sliced deli turkey breast
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the spread: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, whole berry cranberry sauce, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended to create a flavorful cranberry cream cheese spread.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread a layer of the cranberry cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Add turkey and spinach: Arrange sliced deli turkey breast evenly over the spread on each tortilla. Top the turkey with fresh baby spinach leaves to add a crisp, fresh texture and vibrant color.
- Roll and chill: Carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape. Wrap each tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the pinwheels firm up for easier slicing.
- Slice and serve: Remove the pinwheel logs from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels just before serving to maintain freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Pinwheels can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for convenience.
- For extra flavor and texture, consider adding thinly sliced green onions or chopped pecans to the spread mixture before assembling.
