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Cranberry Pepper Jelly Pinwheels

Cranberry Pepper Jelly Pinwheels are an easy festive appetizer made with creamy cheese, sweet-tangy cranberry pepper jelly, sharp cheddar, and fresh spinach wrapped in soft flour tortillas. They require no cooking and can be prepared ahead, making them perfect for holiday parties, Christmas gatherings, potlucks, and brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup cranberry pepper jelly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup fresh spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • plastic wrap
  • refrigerator
  • sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cranberry pepper jelly, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until everything is smooth and creamy and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous, even layer of the cream cheese mixture across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the cream cheese and add a few fresh spinach leaves. Avoid piling the filling too heavily in the center, as an even layer will make the roll easier to tighten.
  3. Starting from one side, roll the tortilla tightly into a log. Keep gentle, even pressure as you roll so the filling stays inside and the finished log remains compact.
    Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Wrap each tortilla roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  4. Unwrap the chilled rolls and use a sharp knife to slice each one into approximately 1-inch pinwheels. A sharp knife helps create clean slices without squashing the soft tortillas.
    Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled. Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve.

Notes

Soften the cream cheese before mixing for a smooth filling. Spread the filling evenly without overfilling, leaving a small border around the tortilla edges. Roll the tortillas firmly and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing. Use a sharp knife for clean approximately 1-inch pinwheels. Keep refrigerated until serving and serve chilled.