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Christmas Cranberry Pinwheels

Delightful pinwheels filled with cream cheese, cranberries, and pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Fresh parsley or mint for garnish (optional) Use for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Stir in the chopped cranberries and pecans, folding them gently into the mixture.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on each tortilla.
  4. Roll the tortillas up tightly and wrap them in plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Once chilled, slice the rolls into pinwheels.

Notes

For more flavor, consider using flavored cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.