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A close-up view of a single cranberry pepper jelly pinwheel, highlighting the creamy texture of the cream cheese filling mixed with bits of cranberry.

Cranberry Pepper Jelly Pinwheels: The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer

These Cranberry Pepper Jelly Pinwheels are the perfect holiday appetizer! An irresistible combination of sweet, spicy, and creamy, these easy, no-bake tortilla roll-ups are ready in minutes and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any party.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pinwheel Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cranberry pepper jelly
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch, burrito size

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Serrated Knife

Instructions
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cranberry pepper jelly, chopped dried cranberries, and finely chopped green onions. Stir until well combined.
  2. Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border at the edge.
  3. Roll each tortilla up tightly into a log. Wrap each log securely in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  4. Unwrap the chilled logs. Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the logs into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: The tortilla logs can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator.
Freezer Tip: To freeze, wrap the unsliced logs in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before slicing.
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