Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe
These Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups are a delicious and colorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Soft flour tortillas are filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, dried cranberries, fresh spinach, chopped nuts, and a touch of honey, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The rolls are chilled and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels, making them easy to serve and enjoy as a festive treat during the Christmas season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (3 pieces per tortilla roll, 4 rolls total) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook assembly and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Roll Ups
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with chopped spinach, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, honey, salt, and optional orange zest. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth and even mixture.
- Spread the Mixture: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly across the tortilla, making sure to cover the entire surface up to the edges for full flavor in every bite.
- Roll the Tortilla: Carefully roll the tortilla into a tight log shape, ensuring the filling stays evenly distributed and the roll is firm but not too tight to crack the tortilla. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap to maintain shape and moisture. Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up, which makes slicing easier and helps the flavors meld.
- Slice the Rolls: Remove the plastic wrap and using a sharp knife, slice each roll into pieces approximately 3/4-inch thick. This size makes for perfect bite-sized appetizers that hold their shape well.
- Serve: Arrange the sliced roll ups on a festive platter. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a colorful, tasty appetizer at your holiday party or gathering.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or any nuts of your preference.
- If you prefer a vegan version, replace cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and honey with maple syrup.
- The orange zest is optional but adds a nice citrusy brightness to the filling.
- For added texture, toast the nuts lightly before chopping.
- These roll ups can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (approximately 1/4 of a roll)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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