Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe
These Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups are a festive and flavorful appetizer combining creamy sheep’s milk feta, soft cream cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh chives wrapped in tender flour tortillas. Perfect for holiday parties, these easy-to-make roll ups offer a balanced sweet-savory bite with a smooth, creamy filling and a crisp tortilla exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (preferably 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
Wrap
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Beat the Cream Cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and beat it until fluffy and smooth. This creates a creamy base that will blend well with the other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and chopped fresh chives to the beaten cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, forming a uniform spreadable filling.
- Spread the Mixture: Lay a flour tortilla flat and evenly spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over its entire surface. Repeat this step for each tortilla to ensure every wrap is flavorful throughout.
- Roll the Tortillas: Tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape, making sure the filling stays securely inside. This tight rolling helps maintain the structure and produces clean slices later.
- Chill the Roll Ups: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap to keep their shape and prevent drying. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling, making the roll ups easier to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the plastic wrap and slice the chilled rolls into bite-sized pieces of your preferred thickness. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve chilled as a festive appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use sheep’s milk feta for a richer, more authentic flavor; however, regular feta can be substituted if needed.
- For a less sweet version, opt for unsweetened dried cranberries or reduce the quantity slightly.
- These roll ups can be prepared up to a day ahead, wrapped, and refrigerated until serving.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs like parsley or dill if chives are unavailable.
- To make cutting easier, use a sharp serrated knife and wipe the blade clean between slices to maintain neat edges.
Keywords: Christmas appetizer, cranberry roll ups, feta cheese appetizer, holiday finger food, no cook appetizer
