These Thanksgiving Pinwheels are like your favorite holiday sandwich, all wrapped up into cute, bite-sized spirals.
Soft flour tortillas get layered with a savory cream cheese spread, cranberry sauce, and turkey, then rolled and sliced into colorful swirls that are perfect for snacking.
Jump to RecipeI love them because they’re make-ahead friendly — just chill, slice, and serve. No reheating, no last-minute prep, and no stress.
They’re crowd-pleasers that work for everything from casual gatherings to festive potlucks, and you can even tweak the filling to fit picky eaters.
If you’re looking for Thanksgiving appetizers that are easy and guaranteed to go fast, these are a must.
Thanksgiving Pinwheels
4
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Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ⁄2 cup cranberry sauce
1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with garlic powder and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Add a thin layer of cranberry sauce and sprinkle chopped turkey on top.
- Roll each tortilla up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to help the pinwheels hold their shape.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Make-Ahead Tip
You can make these up to a day ahead. Just keep them wrapped in plastic until slicing to prevent them from drying out.