Turkey Cranberry Pinwheel Appetizers
These easy Turkey Cranberry Pinwheel Appetizers are the perfect holiday snack! Sweet cranberries, savory turkey, creamy cheese, and crunchy pecans are wrapped in soft tortillas for a festive bite-sized treat.
For more pinwheel party appetizers try my jalapeño popper pinwheels, spinach dip pinwheels, cold turkey pinwheels with cranberry sauce next!.
5-Ingredient Turkey Pinwheels Holiday Recipe
Need a quick holiday appetizer? These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are bite-sized, festive, and full of flavor—perfect for parties or snacks!
Cream cheese adds a wonderful creaminess and richness, balancing the tanginess of the cranberries while the pecans bring a delightful, fresh crunchy texture.
Tortillas roll ups are popular party appetizers as their compact, rolled-up form makes them easy to eat crowd-pleasers and one of the best Christmas party food for sharing.
Ingredients
- Tortillas – soft white tortillas or use spinach or sundried tomato tortillas
- Cream cheese
- Turkey – roasted turkey breast slices or smoked turkey breast slices
- Pecans – chopped
- Dried Cranberries
Substitutions & Variations: You can use a herbed cream cheese if you prefer. Use walnuts instead of pecans or add some fresh greens like spinach or arugula.
How To Make Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
STEP ONE – Add 2 ounces of cream cheese to each tortilla, then top with pecans, cranberries and turkey slices.
STEP TWO – Start from one end, then roll the tortilla into itself, until it meets the other end.
STEP THREE – Cover in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
STEP FOUR – To serve, unwrap the tortilla rolls, then cut 2 inches off each end (discard or snack on!), then cut the remainder into 6 one inch pieces.
STEP FIVE – Arrange flat on a platter to serve and enjoy!
Can I Make These Tortillas Rollups Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can make them up to 24 hours in advance, stored covered tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve at your party. Slice the rollups and arrange them flat on the serving dish or platter.
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover pinwheels in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap to prevent the tortillas from getting too soft in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
Description
This easy Turkey Cranberry Pinwheel Appetizers recipe features the perfect blend of sweet cranberries and savory turkey wrapped in soft tortillas. Cream cheese and crunchy pecans add an extra layer of texture and flavor, making these bite-sized holiday appetizers or snacks truly delicious!
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz turkey slices (about 12)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces of cream cheese to each tortilla, then top with pecans, cranberries and turkey slices.
- Start from one end, then roll the tortilla into itself, until it meets the other end.
- Cover in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- To serve, unwrap the tortilla rolls, then cut 2 inches off each end (discard or snack on!), then cut the remainder into 6 one inch pieces.
- Arrange flat on a platter to serve.
Notes
Storage Instructions: Store any leftover pinwheels in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap to prevent the tortillas from getting too soft in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
