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Cranberry Jalapeño Pinwheels

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A delightful blend of cream cheese, tart cranberries, and spicy jalapeños, these pinwheels are perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 ounces 1 block cream cheese, at room temperature Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries Can substitute with chopped apricots if desired.
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeño, seeded and finely diced Adjust amount for desired heat level.
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chives, chopped For garnish, optional.
Wraps
  • 2 large garden spinach herb tortilla wraps Can substitute with flour or whole wheat tortillas.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the cream cheese, dried cranberries, finely diced jalapeño, and fresh chives in a large bowl and mix until well blended.
  2. Spread half of the mixture evenly across one tortilla, going all the way to the edge.
  3. Repeat the spreading process with the second tortilla.
  4. Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other.
  5. Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Slice the chilled pinwheels into bite-sized pieces for easy snacking.
  2. Serve with a fresh green salad or a dip like zesty ranch or sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftover pinwheels wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the uncut rolls wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to a month. Adjust spice level by adding more jalapeño or substituting with a milder pepper.
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