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Tightly rolled cranberry jalapeño tortilla pinwheels stacked on a wooden cutting board, showing the vibrant red cranberries and green cilantro inside.

Cranberry Jalapeño Tortilla Roll Ups

These Cranberry Jalapeño Tortilla Roll Ups are a perfect holiday appetizer! A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy filling wrapped in soft tortillas — colorful, festive, and deliciously addictive.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, dried cranberries, diced jalapeños, green onions, cheddar cheese, and salt.
  2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the filling is smooth.
  3. Spread a thin, even layer of the filling over each tortilla, reaching close to the edges.
  4. Roll up each tortilla tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes to firm up.
  5. Once chilled, slice into 1-inch pinwheels and arrange on a serving platter.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy these festive, flavorful bites!

Notes

For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of honey or a splash of lime juice to the filling. These can be made up to 24 hours ahead — just keep them wrapped and refrigerated until serving.