Delicious Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe
These Delicious Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are a perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors wrapped neatly in tortillas. Ideal as a quick appetizer or a light lunch, these pinwheels feature a luscious cream cheese and dried cranberry filling layered with turkey, Havarti cheese, and fresh romaine lettuce for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps:
- 4 burrito-size or wrap-size tortillas
Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
- 12 ounces turkey slices
- 8 ounces Havarti cheese slices
- Romaine lettuce, ribs removed (quantity to taste, enough to cover wraps)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese with the chopped chives and dried cranberries, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Assemble the tortillas: Lay two tortillas side by side on a clean flat surface with a slight overlap. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over both tortillas, covering the surface completely.
- Add turkey, cheese, and lettuce layers: Arrange turkey slices evenly over the cream cheese layer, followed by Havarti cheese slices. Finish with a layer of romaine lettuce leaves with ribs removed for crispness.
- Roll into pinwheels: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the layered tortillas into a tight log, ensuring the fillings remain enclosed.
- Chill to set: Wrap the rolled log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pinwheel to firm up.
- Slice and serve: After chilling, unwrap and cut the log into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
- Feel free to substitute Havarti cheese with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
- Use turkey breast slices for a leaner option.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to save time.
- Pinwheels are ideal for parties, picnics, or lunchboxes.
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