Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels
Elevate your leftover turkey into a delightful appetizer or light meal with these vibrant pinwheels. Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, they're a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for holiday gatherings or a quick, elegant snack.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
56 g
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Cholesterol
92 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
30 g
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Saturated Fat
14 g
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Sodium
1593 mg
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Fat
25 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Mix well until thoroughly blended and smooth. (Approximately 2 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of each tortilla, leaving a small border at the edge. (Approximately 5 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Evenly distribute the sliced turkey over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla, followed by the diced Swiss cheese and Granny Smith apple, if using. (Approximately 5 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Tightly roll each tortilla over the fillings, ensuring a firm and compact roll. Wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal. (Approximately 5 minutes)
05
Step
1 hrs
Refrigerate the wrapped pinwheels for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the rolls to firm up, making them easier to slice. (Approximately 60 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Remove the pinwheels from the refrigerator. Unwrap them and, using a sharp knife, slice each roll into approximately eight equal pieces. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled. (Approximately 5 minutes)
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
Use different types of cheese, such as provolone or cheddar, to customize the flavor.
Add some chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty crunch.
If you don't have Granny Smith apples, you can use another type of apple, or omit them altogether.
For best results, use high-quality deli turkey.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
5.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Luna Durgan
Jun 30, 2025I made these with leftover cranberry sauce and they were so easy and delicious! A great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers.
Myles Berge
Jun 22, 2025These pinwheels were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Leanna Hayes
Jun 21, 2025I found that chilling them for longer than an hour made them even easier to slice neatly.
Laura Hudson
Jun 20, 2025The addition of apple is brilliant! It adds a nice crunch and tartness that really complements the other ingredients.