Description
These Turkey Pinwheels are a simple, no-cook appetizer featuring creamy cream cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and tender deli turkey wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or light snacks, they offer a delightful balance of flavors with optional fresh greens for added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 8–10 slices deli turkey
- Optional: baby spinach or arugula for added crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Lay out a tortilla on a clean surface and spread an even layer of softened cream cheese across the entire surface to ensure every bite has flavor.
- Add the cranberry sauce: Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread it lightly and evenly, balancing sweetness and tartness.
- Layer the turkey and greens: Arrange 2–3 slices of deli turkey evenly over the cranberry sauce. If you choose to add baby spinach or arugula, layer it on top of the turkey for added texture and freshness.
- Roll the tortilla: Starting at one edge, tightly roll up the tortilla into a log shape to keep all ingredients snug inside.
- Chill the roll: Place the rolled tortillas in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes. Chilling firms up the roll, making it much easier to slice neatly.
- Slice and serve: Remove from the fridge and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy immediately or keep chilled until serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading.
- Chilling before slicing helps the pinwheels hold their shape better.
- Substitute cranberry sauce with another favorite spread for variety.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to one day.
