Cold Turkey Pinwheels With Cranberry Sauce

These Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels are a fun, make-ahead appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or quick weeknight snacks. Soft tortillas are layered with creamy cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, turkey, lettuce, and Havarti, then sliced into festive bite-sized pinwheels everyone will love.

Looking for more cold appetizers? Try my cranberry jalapeno dip, & these spinach dip pinwheels.

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Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels – Easy Holiday Appetizer

This recipe is a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey while still feeling fresh and festive. Prep ahead of time, store in the fridge, and serve chilled for an easy, crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer or snack that saves you time in the kitchen.

Ingredients For Turkey Roll Ups

3 large burrito-size tortillas

6 oz cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup cranberry sauce

9-10 slices deli turkey

6–8 leaves leafy lettuce

6 slices Havarti cheese

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 green onions

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.

STEP TWO – Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla.

STEP THREE – Add a couple of spoonfuls of cranberry sauce, spreading lightly.

STEP FOUR – Layer 3 turkey slices along the lower third of the tortilla, followed by lettuce leaves and two slices of Havarti cheese.

STEP FIVE – Roll the tortilla up tightly, starting from the bottom.

STEP SIX – Place the rolled tortilla in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.

STEP SEVEN – Slice into ½–1 inch pinwheels, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

STEP EIGHT – Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

Storage Instructions

Keep any leftovers tightly wrapped in the fridge and enjoy within 2 days.