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Delicious Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries chopped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, cranberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
  • Spread an even layer of the cranberry cream cheese filling over each flour tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts or pecans if using, pressing them lightly into the filling.
  • Starting from one end, carefully roll the tortillas tightly to form logs.
  • Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • After chilling, remove from the refrigerator and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.