Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels (with Video)
Jump to RecipeThese Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are delicious and easy to make!
These vibrant little bites are perfect for lunchboxes, holiday potlucks, or even as a quick snack while you deck the halls. You can use turkey deli meat or leftover turkey from the holidays!Watch How To Make Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels Video
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Tips and Tricks On How To Make Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
- Softening Cream Cheese: If your cream cheese is too hard, you can soften it quickly by microwaving it for about 10-15 seconds. Make sure it's soft enough to mix easily with the cranberry sauce and honey.
- Rolling Technique: For best results, roll the tortillas as tightly as possible. This ensures that the ingredients stay in place and the pinwheels look neat and tidy when sliced.
- Chilling Time: Don't skip the chilling step! It helps the cream cheese mixture firm up, making it easier to slice the pinwheels without them falling apart.
Additions and Substitutions
- Lettuce: Feel free to use other types of lettuce like romaine, green leaf lettuce, or even swap it for spinach or shredded kale for an extra nutritional boost.
- Cheese: Try different cheeses like Swiss, cheddar, or Havarti for a new flavor twist.
- Turkey: If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, you can use it instead of deli meat. But if you're not a fan of turkey, cooked chicken, ham or roast beef are excellent alternatives.
- Go Veggie: Skip the meat and load up on roasted vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Cranberry Sauce: If you prefer, you can use raspberry preserves or a dollop of orange marmalade for a fun twist.
- Honey: Maple syrup or agave syrup can be used instead of honey for a different kind of sweetness.
- Flour Tortillas: Use large (10-inch) tortillas to make rolling easier and ensure you get plenty of filling in each bite. Whole wheat or spinach tortillas add a fun color and boost of nutrition! You can also use lavash bread instead.
- Add Some Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cranberry spread for a nutty twist.
- Spice It Up: Mix a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce into the cream cheese spread for a kick.
How To Store Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Wrap individual rolls in plastic to keep them fresh.
- Freezer: Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil. Store in a freezer bag for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before slicing.
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Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 small head of lettuce
- 8 thin slices deli turkey
- 8 thin slices provolone cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
Directions:
In a bowl, add cream cheese, cranberry sauce and honey.Mix this together.
Take one tortilla and spread on a layer of the cream cheese mixture.
Place two lettuce leaves down the center of the tortilla.
Place two slices of deli turkey followed by two slices of provolone cheese on top of the lettuce.
Top with slices of tomato.
Start at one side of the tortilla and tightly roll it towards the filling until it is completely rolled.
Repeat until you have filled and rolled all your tortillas.
Tightly wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap.
Chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
To serve, trim off the unfilled ends and slice each tortilla into equal-sized pinwheels.
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