Cranberry Jalapeno Tortilla Roll Ups

Closeup of cranberry pinwheel appetizers showing the filling.

Cranberry Jalapeno Tortilla Roll Ups

Cranberry Jalapeno Tortilla Roll Ups are the kind of appetizer you'd find on your great-aunt's holiday buffet table—right next to the questionable Jell-O mold and her third glass of sherry. Creamy, sweet, and just spicy enough to gossip about, these retro-inspired bites are back and better dressed than ever. Be sure to check out the instructions to make the Christmas Trees.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American - Southern, Christmas

Prep Time 10

Chilling time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings

Calories 93kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temp
1 cup dried cranberries chopped
⅔ cup chopped pecans toasted
2 small jalapeños finely diced (seeds removed if you're sweet, leave 'em in if you're spicy)
¼ cup crumbled bleu cheese more to taste
4 large flour tortillas burrito-size, green or red for Christmas
Optional: a drizzle of honey or hot honey for serving

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
Fold in cranberries, pecans, jalapeño, and bleu cheese. Taste and adjust heat level or cheese if needed.
Heat tortillas just until they roll easily without cracking or breaking.
Spread a generous layer of the mixture evenly across each tortilla.
Roll them up tightly and cover with plastic wrap.
Chill for 4 hours to firm up, then slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
Optional: Drizzle with a tiny bit of honey before serving for a sticky-sweet finish.

How to Toast Pecans

Toast pecans is in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Stir them every couple of minutes and watch carefully.
Let cool before using in this recipe.

Notes

Storage:

Store the sliced pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator, layered with parchment paper so they don’t stick together. They'll stay fresh for 3–4 days—if they last that long.

Make-Ahead Magic: You can make the rolled-up logs (unsliced) up to 24 hours in advance. Just wrap 'em tightly in plastic wrap and chill. Slice right before serving.

These do not freeze well.

Tips:

Chop ingredients fine.
Use a serrated knife to cut the pinwheels

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