Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe – Easy Holiday Party Appetizer Idea
These festive Christmas cranberry roll ups are the perfect holiday appetizer! Soft tortillas layered with cream cheese, tart cranberries, and fresh herbs, then rolled and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. Bright, colorful, and delicious, they’re ideal for Christmas parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- Knife + cutting board
- Plastic wrap (for chilling)
- Baking sheet (for crescent dough version)
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas (or crescent dough sheets)
- 8 oz cream cheese (or feta/goat cheese)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or fresh, chopped and patted dry)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt & pepper
- Optional garnish: rosemary sprigs, powdered sugar (for sweet version)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Mix cream cheese with herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Rolls: Spread mixture evenly over tortillas. Sprinkle cranberries and nuts.
- Roll & Chill: Roll tortillas tightly into logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Slice: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Optional Bake: For crescent dough version, fill, roll, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Arrange on platter, garnish with herbs or festive touches.
Notes
- Chill rolls before slicing for clean edges.
- Pat fresh cranberries dry to avoid soggy texture.
- Use gluten-free tortillas or puff pastry for dietary needs.
- Mini roll ups make perfect bite-sized appetizers.
- Arrange pinwheels in a wreath shape for festive presentation.