Irresistible Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups (53)

These Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups are the kind of easy holiday appetizer you’ll make on repeat.

Creamy whipped cream cheese, salty feta, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and fresh chives get rolled inside soft flour tortillas, then chilled and sliced into festive pinwheels. They’re quick, no-cook, and perfect for parties, potlucks, and Christmas Eve grazing boards.

Why Make This Recipe

• No cooking, minimal mess: Mix, roll, chill, slice done.
• Make-ahead friendly: Prep the rolls a day before and slice right before serving.
• Festive colors & flavor: Red cranberries + green herbs look like Christmas.
• Crowd-pleaser: Creamy, tangy, a little sweet great for both kids and adults.
• Budget friendly: Simple pantry ingredients stretch to feed a crowd.

How to Make Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped (green onion or dill also work)
• 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch; avoid corn tortillas)

Directions

1. Whip the base: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Mix the filling: Stir in feta, chopped cranberries, and chives until evenly combined.
3. Assemble: Spread ~1/2 cup filling over each tortilla in a thin, even layer. Roll up tightly into logs.
4. Chill: Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
5. Slice & serve: Unwrap and slice into 1/2-inch rounds with a serrated knife. Arrange cut-side up.

How to Serve Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups

Pile the pinwheels onto a platter and garnish with extra chives. Add them to a holiday charcuterie board with nuts, grapes, crackers, and a small dish of honey or hot honey for drizzling. They pair perfectly with sparkling mocktails or cranberry punch.

How to Store Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups

• Before slicing: Keep the rolled logs wrapped and refrigerated up to 3 days.
• After slicing: Store in an airtight container (single layer or with parchment between layers) up to 3 days.
• Do not freeze: Cream cheese can become grainy after thawing.

Tips to Make Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll-Ups

• Room-temp cream cheese mixes silky-smooth.
• Chop cranberries very small for clean slices and even flavor.
• Roll tightly so pinwheels hold their shape.
• Use a serrated knife and gentle sawing motion don’t press down.
• Warm tortillas 5–10 seconds if they feel stiff or crack.

Variation

• Cherry twist: Swap cranberries for dried cherries.
• Nutty crunch: Add 1/4–1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Sweet-spicy: Stir in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
• Holiday colors: Use spinach or sun-dried tomato flour tortillas.

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