Add a touch of holiday flair to your appetizer spread with these delicious Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels. These vibrant and flavorful pinwheels feature a delightful combination of cream cheese, thinly sliced turkey, dried cranberries, feta cheese crumbles, and diced green onions, all wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers or any festive gathering, these pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Let's dive into the recipe and explore why these Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels are a favorite pinwheel appetizer and a must-try!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Great for get-togethers: these pinwheels make the perfect appetizer for holiday parties or gatherings.
Easy to make: with simple ingredients and easy preparation, these pinwheels can be made in just a matter of minutes.
Perfect flavor combination: these pinwheels have a harmonious blend of flavors, including savory turkey, tangy cream cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and salty feta cheese.
Versatile: these pinwheels are customizable and can be made ahead of time for easy entertaining.
Perfect for meal prep: this recipe is great for making ahead of time, for school lunches, or for a quick snack on the go.
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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe Ingredients
- Spinach wraps
- Cream cheese - softened
- Turkey lunchmeat - thinly sliced
- Dried cranberries
- Feta cheese crumbles
- Green onions - diced
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Butter knife
- Cutting board
- Plastic wrap
- Serrated knife, like a bread knife
- Large plate or platter for serving
How to make this turkey pinwheels recipe
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Lay out the spinach wraps on a clean work surface.
Use a butter knife to spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each of the spinach wraps, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle ¼ of the dried cranberries, feta cheese crumbles, and diced green onions over each spinach wrap, distributing them evenly.
Arrange ¼ of the thin-sliced turkey in an even layer over the cream cheese mixture on each wrap.
Starting at one end, tightly roll up the wrap until it meets the other end, creating a compact roll.
Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Before serving, unwrap the pinwheels and cut off the ends to create clean edges. Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls into 1-inch pieces.
Tips for the Best Results
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a thin layer of cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney before spreading the cream cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different types of tortilla wraps, such as whole wheat or flavored varieties, to suit your preference.
- Customize the filling by adding sliced avocado, fresh baby spinach leaves, or a sprinkle of garlic powder for an added kick.
- To save time, use pre-made flavored cream cheese spreads, such as chive or garlic herb, instead of plain cream cheese.
Substitutions and Variations
- Instead of turkey, use leftover roasted chicken or deli ham as a tasty alternative.
- Swap dried cranberries for other dried fruits like cherries, raisins, or apricots to create unique flavor combinations.
- If feta cheese is not to your liking, substitute it with crumbled goat cheese or shredded cheddar.
FAQs about this Recipe
Absolutely! These pinwheels are a great make-ahead option. Simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes them convenient for entertaining.
Absolutely! While spinach wraps add vibrant color and flavor to these pinwheels, you can use other types of tortillas, such as whole wheat, or flavored varieties like sun-dried tomato or garlic. Choose your favorite to suit your taste preferences.
Of course! These pinwheels can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Consider adding sliced avocado, crispy bacon, or even a sprinkle of your favorite seasoning, such as garlic powder or paprika, to enhance the flavors.
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📖 Recipe
Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels
Equipment
- Butter knife
- cutting board
- Plastic Wrap
- Serrated knife, like a bread knife
- Large plate or platter for serving
Ingredients
- 4 large spinach wraps
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 9 oz container thin sliced turkey lunchmeat
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 green onions diced
Instructions
- Use a butter knife to spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the spinach wraps.
- Sprinkle ¼ of the dried cranberries, feta cheese, and diced green onions over each spinach wrap..
- Arrange ¼ of the turkey onto each spinach wrap.
- Start at one end, and roll the wrap, until it meets the other end.
- Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- Unwrap, then cut off the ends, and slice into 1 inch pieces using the serrated knife.
- Arrange on a platter to serve.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a thin layer of cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney before spreading the cream cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different types of tortilla wraps, such as whole wheat or flavored varieties, to suit your preference.
- Customize the filling by adding sliced avocado, fresh baby spinach leaves, or a sprinkle of garlic powder for an added kick.
- To save time, use pre-made flavored cream cheese spreads, such as chive or garlic herb, instead of plain cream cheese.
Tamara
LOVE. The perfect fall lunchbox lunch, and winter festive recipe. I see serving it at parties.
Lisa
These look so good and healthy too. I will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa
Kara
I love dried cranberries, these look so good!
Esme Slabbert
What a lovely pinwheel and I love the cranberries used.
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Estelle Forrest
My kids would love these. Thanks for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.
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