Herbed Chevre, Craisin and Walnut Pinwheels

Submitted by BecR2400

"These festive pinwheel appetizers are perfect for the holidays, or anytime! Very popular with my family and guests---everyone really loves the great flavor combo of tangy chèvre cheese (or feta), sweet-tart cranberries, green onions, walnuts (or pistachios), and herbs. Easily made in advance, and I have frozen the logs (before slicing) with great results. Note: If you can't find chevre cheese, crumbled feta is equally good. A slight modification of recipe 146700-- thanks Wildflour!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 32 appetizers

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, very well softened
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) package chevre herbed goat cheese (equally good with crumbled feta or plain chevre, with a pinch of Herbes de Provence or to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped green onion
• 6 ounces dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
• 3⁄4 cup chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup unsalted pistachios
• 4 large flour tortillas

directions

1. In medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chèvre cheese (or feta), a pinch of Herbes de Provence (if using), green onions, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts (or unsalted pistachios).
2. Evenly spread 1/4 of the mixture onto each tortilla, all the way to the edges.
3. Roll up tightly, being careful not to tear.
4. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
5. Slice to serve. Makes about 32 appetizers.

Reviews

[Mudflower]

This filling is wonderful. The goat cheese flavor is not too strong, but you can definitely taste it. I did not make it with the tortillas, but instead made some simple table water crackers and served it with those. A classier appetizer that is very easy (Except for the cutting, my 4 year old could have made it, really).

 

[cyndiconwaybooth]

I have made this recipe for several get-togethers. Everyone always raves how wonderful this recipe tastes. I love how simple it is to make this. I use whole wheat tortillas and I add more cranberries. Thanks for sharing!

 

[trick]

I made this for a party and everyone thought it was unusual but very tasty. My only complaint that I did...not the recipe...was that I put in a little too much Herbes des province. But I will make it again and people did ask me for the recipe...great for Thanksgiving!

 

[johnson_amy]

This is an awesome appetizer. I served it a concert in the park to rave reviews. The subtle hint of goat cheese neslted with the craisins and walnuts made this a great way to start the evening. It is so easy to prepare and transport.

 

[duonyte]

These were pretty good. I think that next time I would reduce the amount of cream cheese - I could hardly taste the chevre. I used plain cheese with herbes de provence, and I think next time I would add a little garlic - something seemed to be lacking. My mixture was a bit stiff, so I added just a little cream to soften it up prior to spreading. I used fajita sized tortillas, 8 inches across, and needed seven of them to use up all the filling. This made a lot more than 32 appys for me, but that is probably a function of the size of tortillas and the slices. What I really liked was that this used things I am always likely to have at home, and making it the day before is a real plus. I think that with some modifications this will be something I make quite a bit.