Go Back
+ servings
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Savory Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels for Effortless Entertaining

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are a quick, no-cook appetizer that combines savory turkey with sweet cranberries for a flavorful snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Wrap
  • 2 large Tortillas Use burrito or wrap-size for the best rolling results.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened and at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup Dried Cranberries May substitute with fresh cranberries if in season.
  • 3 tablespoons Chives/Green Onions Chopped.
  • 12 ounces Turkey Slices Feel free to swap with chicken or a vegetarian option.
  • 8 ounces Havarti Cheese Slices Can substitute with provolone, Swiss, or vegan cheese.
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Ensure the ribs are removed for easy rolling.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • serrated knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of chopped chives, and ½ cup of dried cranberries. Blend until smooth.
  2. Lay two large tortillas on a clean surface, slightly overlapping to create a uniform base.
  3. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture over the tortillas, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
  4. Layer 12 ounces of turkey slices on top of the cream cheese mixture, followed by 8 ounces of Havarti cheese slices.
  5. Add washed and dried romaine lettuce leaves evenly over the turkey and cheese.
  6. Starting from the short edge, roll the tortillas tightly into a log shape.
  7. Wrap the rolled pinwheels tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Once chilled, unwrap and use a serrated knife to cut into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
  9. Arrange the sliced pinwheels on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs or pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are best served cold or at room temperature.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!