Description
These Cranberry Pepper Jelly Pinwheels bring together creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors in every bite a perfect balance of sweet cranberry pepper jelly, cool cream cheese, and a little crunch from fresh spinach. They’re easy to prepare, beautifully festive, and ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a fun make-ahead appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cranberry pepper jelly, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, leaving about ½ inch around the edges.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and top with a few spinach leaves for color and freshness.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a log. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Chill for Best Results: Don’t skip the chilling step it helps the pinwheels firm up and makes slicing clean and easy.
- Use a Sharp Knife: When cutting, use a sharp serrated knife and wipe between slices for neat, uniform pinwheels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook / Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2–3 pinwheels)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: cranberry pepper jelly pinwheels, festive appetizers, holiday snacks, cream cheese roll-ups