These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are the perfect lunchbox meal! Dried cranberries add tons of flavor and tang, and of course, are so easy to use. Rolled up with turkey, cream cheese, and chives, they make the perfect combination of flavors. These make a great lunchbox sandwich, and a couple of rolls go a long way.
They can be made the night before and wrapped well in plastic wrap, then sliced and placed in a lunch box or served up on a platter. Also, try our new Finger Sandwiches, Ham and Pickle Roll Ups, Vegetable Cream Cheese Pinwheels or Crunchy Southwest Chicken Pinwheels. Why not pack some Iced Oatmeal Cookies in that lunchbox too.
Why I Love This Recipe
- So easy to make
- Great for a lunchbox
- Amazing for an easy appetizer
- I adore cranberry and turkey together
- Great make ahead
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Ingredients Needed for Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
These pinwheels are as easy as a wrap to make. They only need five ingredients and are made in no time flat.
Recipe Ingredients
Flour tortillas – You need to use the large tortillas for this; the 12″ work great.
Spreadable light cream cheese – This comes in a small tub and works great for its spreadability.
Chives chopped – Finely chopped chives work great for this recipe to add a little bit of mild onion flavor. Green onions can be used, but I like the chives better.
Dried cranberries – These work so well with the turkey and are easy to use.
Thinly sliced turkey – You can use leftover turkey or deli meat as long as it is sliced thinly.
How To Make Pinwheels
Mix the cream cheese with the chives and spread over the two flour tortillas, leaving about 1/2″ from the edge.
Sprinkle on the cranberries, dividing between the two tortillas.
Top with sliced turkey, keeping 1 1/2 inches from the one edge. Roll towards that edge.
Refrigerate for at least 30 min. wrapped well in plastic wrap and then slice into 1″ pinwheels.
Recipe Pro Tips!
FAQS
These cranberry turkey pinwheels will be gobbled down in no time. This recipe can be easily doubled or more for a crowd.
They make a great appetizer, and everyone loves them, too. Serving them over Thanksgiving and Christmas would be ideal, and they are festive with their red and green colors.
But they go wonderfully on a hot summer day also, very versatile.
Storage
I like to make these a few hours before serving. You can wrap the whole roll in plastic wrap and then slice and serve.
Leftovers last for 2-3 days in an airtight container. They may go slightly soggy, so it’s best to eat them quickly. Ours have never lasted long.
So when it comes to an easy dinner, lunch, appetizer, snack, or event, these pinwheels can’t be beaten. They would work just as well for game day, too. Have a couple wrapped up and on hand to just slice and serve! They take only 5 ingredients and no effort, but everyone will be impressed! I love that! So easy, and you get all the credit.
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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas 12″
- 1/2 8 oz. tub spreadable light cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp. chives chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 6 oz. thinly sliced turkey
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese with the chives and spread over the two flour tortillas, leaving about 1/2" from the edge.
- Sprinkle on the cranberries, dividing between the two tortillas.
- Top with sliced turkey, keeping 1 1/2 inches from the one edge. Roll towards that edge.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 min. wrapped well in plastic wrap and then slice into 1" pinwheels.
Comments & Reviews
Vali Welhoelter says
Can you make ahead and freeze?
Tara Noland says
Yes you can. Freeze them on baking sheets and then store in plastic bags in your freezer for up to 2 months.
Donna says
Hello. What size tub of cream cheese did you use? 8 oz? 12 oz? Also, what size tortilla? I want to make these!
Tara Noland says
I added more details for you in the recipe, I used 12″ tortillas and 1/2 an 8 oz. tub of cream cheese.
Cheryl Voelk says
I made these Tara! They were really good.
Thank you 🙂
Tara Noland says
Thanks for making them and taking the time to tell me, I am so glad they were a hit!!
Gingermommy says
My kids love pinwheels! They are such a really neat idea for foods, you can roll anything up in there and it tastes super good! I love the idea of Cranberry turkey pinwheels. I am going to have to try these for an after school snack for the kids.
Lisa Collins says
Pinwheels are one of my favorite food groups but I haven’t had one like this. Perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers!
susan5minutesformom says
Cranberries and turkey – what a perfect pairing! These are something parents and kids could enjoy together for an after school snack.
Tess says
What a yummy combination! Makes me think of Thanksgiving.
Elizabeth Lampman says
These Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels looks so yummy. I am sure they will be a popular lunch idea in my house. I will have to give them a try this weekend.
Carol Jones says
Cranberry is seriously my favorite condiment. Yes I called it a condiment because I love them with everything! These look delish!
Kathy says
These look really good. This would be nice to have for some guests. I’m thinking for a party would be a great idea.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
These look SO good! A sure hit at parties!!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I adore cranberries! I love them in anything! These pinwheels are so easy and I know I would LOVE them!
Felicita Moncada says
What a great back to school lunch option! My son loes turkey rollups so these would be right up his alley. Can’t wait to get my hands on some sweet cranberries to try this!
Amy Desrosiers says
These look so good! I know that I could probably easily make them after the holidays.
Jaime Prideaux says
Those look delicious! Never thought of using cranberries and turkey together like this! Thanks for the idea!
Liz Mays says
I’m definitely interested in that cranberry flavor. I bet these are super tasty! What a great idea!
Dawn Nieves says
These look amazing! I’m craving these now! I can’t wait to try this recipe with my family!
Connie says
These look yummy. My favorite part of Thanksgiving leftovers are cranberry sauce, turkey sandwiches. These look yummy.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look absolutely delicious. Turkey and cranberry is such a classic combination. This will be in my belly this weekend.
Sadie Roach says
Love that these pinwheels are versatile as it wouldn’t be weird to make them without a holiday being in sight. I think a lot of people would really enjoy the cranberries. They look really good and easy to make.
Tara Noland says
My daughter eats cranberries year round, she just loves them and they are so good for you too!!