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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

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These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are quick and easy wraps made with turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and fresh greens, perfect for holiday gatherings and lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2–3 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened Plain or herb-flavored, for easy spreading.
  • 4–8 oz Sliced turkey Deli-sliced or leftover roasted turkey.
  • 1 tablespoon Cranberry sauce Jelly-like or whole-berry, use a thin line for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Spinach or lettuce Baby spinach or romaine works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild.
  • 1 large Tortilla wrap Flour tortillas work best; for gluten-free, use GF tortillas.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 10–15 minutes until easily spreadable.
  2. Place a tortilla on a clean surface.
  3. Spread about 2–3 tablespoons of cream cheese evenly across the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  4. Layer 3–4 slices of turkey across the cream cheese.
  5. Add a handful (about 1/4 cup) of spinach or lettuce on top.
  6. Add a thin line (1 tablespoon) of cranberry sauce down the center of the filling.
  7. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar across the filling and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and tuck the edge to seal.
  9. Optional: Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 15–30 minutes.
  10. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch rounds to make pinwheels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. These pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Recommended to slice just before serving for the freshest look.
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