Cranberry-Orange Cream Cheese Pinwheels with Pecans
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Bright, tangy, and creamy no-bake pinwheels featuring cranberries, orange zest, and pecans rolled into soft tortillas a perfect festive appetizer or snack.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 0 minutes
- Total time
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield
- 8 servings (about 24 pinwheels)
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 4 large flour tortillas 1 tablespoon honey (optional) Salt to tasteInstructions
- Mix the Filling: Combine softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a bowl until creamy. Add honey if desired.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay one tortilla flat and spread an even layer of filling, leaving 1/2 inch around the edges.
- Add the Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly and press lightly to adhere.
- Roll and Chill: Roll the tortilla tightly, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice and Serve: Slice into 1-inch rounds and arrange on a platter.
Notes
Soften cream cheese completely before mixing for smooth texture. Chill well before slicing for firm pinwheels.Nutrition
- Calories
- 210
- Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated fat
- 6 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 180 mg
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 2 g