Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese (Printable)

Cranberry, jalapeño, and cheese meet in rolled tortillas—zesty, creamy bites for parties or holidays.

# What You Need:

→ Cream Cheese Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/3 cup sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Mix-Ins

04 - 3/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
05 - 1/3 cup fresh jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed
06 - 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and honey until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or spatula.
02 - Fold in dried cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, shredded cheddar, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay tortillas flat and spread the cream cheese mixture in a uniform layer over each, maintaining a 1/2-inch border along the edges.
04 - Roll each tortilla tightly into a log, smoothing the seam down.
05 - Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
06 - Remove plastic wrap, use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 1-inch-thick pinwheels, and arrange on a serving platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for any gathering
  • Festive flavors that blend sweet, spicy, and creamy in every bite
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten, so double-check ingredients for allergies
  • Chilling time is key for perfect, clean slices and great texture
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to ensure clean slices and preserve the swirled fillings
  • Let pinwheels chill thoroughly before slicing for the best shape

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