Simplified Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Tender turkey, tangy cream cheese, cranberries, and spinach rolled in soft tortillas for a festive appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
03 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Main

05 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
06 - 7 oz sliced cooked turkey breast
07 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
08 - 2 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped chives, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
02 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and evenly spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface to the edges.
03 - Distribute sliced turkey evenly over the cream cheese layer on the tortilla.
04 - Sprinkle one-quarter of the chopped cranberries evenly over the turkey, then add a layer of spinach leaves.
05 - Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to form a log shape.
06 - Repeat the spreading, layering, and rolling steps for the remaining tortillas and filling.
07 - Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up; this step is optional but recommended.
08 - Unwrap each roll and slice into 3/4-inch thick pinwheels, discarding or snacking on the ends for presentation.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive and easy appetizer
  • Combination of tender turkey, tangy cream cheese, and sweet cranberries
02 -
  • Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • Substitute spinach with arugula for a peppery flavor.
03 -
  • Chill rolls well before slicing to maintain shape.
  • Use softened cream cheese to ensure easy spreading.
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