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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Pinwheels

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These easy party pinwheels feature tart dried cranberries, fresh jalapeño, and creamy whipped cream cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas, finished with a sweet honey drizzle. They’re a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for gatherings, lunchboxes, or holiday spreads.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large (10-inch) soft flour tortillas
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese (or regular cream cheese, softened)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, dried cranberries, diced jalapeño, green onions (if using), salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Mix until evenly combined.
  2. Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean cutting board. Divide the cream cheese mixture into three portions and spread evenly over each tortilla, reaching the edges.
  3. Starting from one edge, gently roll each tortilla into a tight cylinder.
  4. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or beeswax wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to firm up.
  5. Unwrap the chilled rolls. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels (about 8-10 pinwheels per roll).
  6. Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Drizzle honey over the top right before serving.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For less heat, use half a jalapeño or substitute with sweet bell pepper. Use gluten-free tortillas and dairy-free cream cheese for allergy-friendly pinwheels. Chill rolls well before slicing for best texture, and drizzle honey just before serving to prevent sogginess. Add fresh herbs or toasted nuts for extra flavor.

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