Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe
Perfect holiday appetizer featuring cream cheese, feta, fresh chives, and dried cranberries wrapped in soft flour tortillas. No cooking required – easy make-ahead party snack ready in 75 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 32 slices (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook, Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (65-70°F)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 4 large flour tortillas, 10 inches each
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and fluffy with no lumps visible.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese, chopped chives, and dried cranberries using a spatula. Mix gently until evenly distributed with red cranberries and green chives scattered throughout.
- Lay one tortilla flat and spread about 1/2 cup filling evenly across surface, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides. Use offset spatula for even layer.
- Starting from one edge, roll tortilla tightly but gently, keeping filling contained. If tortilla cracks, warm 10 seconds between damp paper towels in microwave.
- Wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap, twisting ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm for clean slicing.
- Using sharp serrated knife, slice each roll into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick rounds using gentle sawing motion. Clean knife between cuts for neatest presentation.
- Arrange slices on serving platter. Take out 15 minutes before serving for optimal texture if desired.
Notes
- Remove cream cheese from fridge 2-3 hours before use for optimal softening to 65-70°F. Taste filling before rolling and adjust feta if too salty.
- Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Store wrapped rolls in 9×13 inch airtight container and slice just before serving for freshest presentation.
- If tortillas crack when rolling, warm briefly between damp paper towels. For leaking filling, use less mixture and ensure proper border size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 slices
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg