Description
These Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups are a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy feta and cream cheese blend with sweet dried cranberries and fresh chives, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Chilled and sliced into bite-sized pieces, they offer a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a creamy texture that will delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (sheep’s milk feta for best flavor)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (sweetened for balance)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and beat it until fluffy and smooth. This step ensures a creamy texture and makes it easier to mix in the remaining ingredients.
- Mix Filling: Add crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped fresh chives to the whipped cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined, creating a uniform spread that guarantees consistent flavor in each bite.
- Spread on Tortillas: Lay out each flour tortilla and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface. This ensures every slice will have a balanced amount of filling.
- Roll Up Tortillas: Tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape. Rolling firmly helps keep the filling inside and creates neat, uniform slices when cut.
- Chill and Set: Wrap each rolled tortilla with plastic wrap to hold their shape and prevent drying. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm up, making the rolls easier to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the plastic wrap and cut the chilled rolls into slices of your desired thickness. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using sheep’s milk feta enhances the flavor, but any feta cheese can be used.
- For less sweetness, choose unsweetened dried cranberries or adjust quantity.
- Chilling time is important to firm up the filling; do not skip refrigeration.
- These roll ups can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge, covered, to save preparation time during gatherings.
- Try substituting the flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
