Introduction

These Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups offer a delightful balance of tangy feta, creamy cheese, and sweet cranberries wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for festive gatherings, they combine fresh flavors in every bite, making them a delicious and visually appealing appetizer.

A close-up of a white creamy cheese roll with three layers, held by a woman's hand with short nails, showing the swirl made of white soft cream cheese mixed with small pieces of red dried cranberries and green herbs, all rolled in a thin white wrap. The roll has a smooth and soft texture with visible specks of red and green inside. In the background, there is a white plate filled with similar cheese rolls, slightly out of focus, sitting on a white marbled surface with a festive feel created by blurred warm yellow lights and pinecones around. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled feta cheese (sheep’s milk feta for best flavor)
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (sweetened for balance)
4 large flour tortillas
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Step 1: Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and beat it until fluffy and smooth. This creates a creamy base that’s easy to mix.
Step 2: Add crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and chopped chives to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined into a uniform spread.
Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, covering the entire surface. Then, roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape to keep the filling inside.
Step 4: Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. Once chilled, unwrap and slice into pieces of your preferred thickness. Arrange on a platter and serve.

Tips & Variations

Use sheep’s milk feta for a richer flavor, but goat or cow’s milk feta works well too.
For added texture, sprinkle toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts into the cream cheese mixture.
Try substituting the flour tortillas with whole wheat or spinach tortillas for a different taste and color.
Make these roll ups a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and save time on the day of your event.

Storage

Store the roll ups wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, slice fresh to maintain their neat shape. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated but are best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness. No reheating is needed as they are served cold or at room temperature.

How to Serve

The image shows a white plate holding nine round cream cheese pinwheel rolls. Each pinwheel has a white tortilla outer layer rolled tightly around a creamy white cheese filling mixed with red dried cranberries and small green chive pieces. The rolls are arranged close together in the center of the plate. Fresh whole cranberries and green pine needles are placed around the pinwheels on the plate. The plate sits on a white marbled surface with pinecones and soft yellow string lights nearby, creating a cozy festive look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried?

Fresh cranberries are quite tart and contain more moisture, which may affect the texture and flavor balance. Dried, sweetened cranberries are recommended for the best taste and consistency.

Can these roll ups be frozen?

Freezing is not recommended as the cream cheese mixture may become watery and the texture of the tortillas can degrade upon thawing. It’s best to prepare and consume them fresh within a couple of days.

Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups Recipe

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Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups combine creamy feta and cream cheese with sweet dried cranberries and fresh chives, all wrapped in soft tortillas. These festive, bite-sized rolls are perfect for holiday parties as a quick and flavorful appetizer.

Author: Elias
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 12–16 slices 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Mixture

1 cup crumbled feta cheese (sheep’s milk feta for best flavor)
8 oz softened cream cheese

Other Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (sweetened for balance)
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Start by placing the cream cheese in a small bowl. Beat the cream cheese until it is fluffy and smooth to create a creamy base that’s easy to mix.
Mix the Ingredients: Add crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped fresh chives to the beaten cream cheese. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined and forms a consistent spread.
Spread and Roll: Lay each flour tortilla flat and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over its entire surface to ensure balanced flavor in every bite. Once spread, roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape to secure the filling.
Chill and Slice: Wrap each rolled tortilla log in plastic wrap to maintain its shape and prevent drying. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. After chilling, unwrap and slice the rolls into your desired thickness, then arrange on a serving platter to enjoy.

Notes

Use sheep’s milk feta for the best flavor, but any feta cheese will work.
Sweetened dried cranberries provide the ideal balance of tartness and sweetness.
Chilling the roll ups at least 1 hour is essential to allow the mixture to firm up for clean slicing.
For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
These roll ups can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped in the refrigerator.

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