Looking for an easy holiday appetizer to serve before your Thanksgiving feast? These cranberry pecan turkey pinwheels are the the perfect bite-sized snack to keep your hungry guests happy.
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here.
Love printables? Sign up here to access my free resource library that has meal planning printables such as shopping lists and favorite meal worksheets.
Thanksgiving is that special time of year where we gather around the table with friends and family, give thanks for the people and blessings in our lives, and of course, enjoy a big, delicious feast! But, let’s be honest, while everyone is looking forward to that amazing Thanksgiving dinner, it does take time for such a large meal to be ready.
So, that is where these cranberry pecan turkey pinwheels come in. They are the perfect little bite-sized appetizer to serve while everyone waits for the holiday feast. Made with cream cheese, savory turkey, sweet cranberries, and crunchy candied pecans, they’re an easy no-cook snack with sweet and savory flavors perfect for Thanksgiving.
Plus, you can make them up ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until they are ready to serve. So, if you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, or need an easy to make appetizer to bring to a family gathering or potluck, these finger food roll-ups are perfect to add to your holiday spread.
Not to mention, they are also a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers. If you have extra turkey from your holiday feast, swap out the deli turkey for leftover cooked turkey and you will have a quick and easy lunch or light dinner without much effort.
Looking for more easy Thanksgiving recipes?
- 26 Best Appetizers for Thanksgiving
- 57 Simple Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes
- 40 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Why You Will Love These Cranberry Turkey Pecan Pinwheels
- Quick and easy to make as these cold pinwheels come together in just 15 minutes with handful of simple ingredients.
- Perfect for the holidays with the sweet cranberries and candied pecans they are the perfect festive finger food appetizers.
- Sweet and savory appetizer everyone will enjoy with the creamy cream cheese, savory turkey, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans.
- Great for entertaining as these easy tortilla roll-ups are great to serve on a party platter making them perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, and family gatherings.
- Budget-friendly party snack since you only need a few ingredients to make this crowd-pleasing bite-sized holiday appetizer.
Cranberry Pecan Turkey Pinwheel Recipe
Ingredients for Cranberry Pecan Turkey Rollups
Satisfy your hungry guests while they wait for your big holiday feast with these easy make-ahead cranberry pecan turkey pinwheels. These no-cook party appetizers are the perfect bite-sized tortilla rolls for Thanksgiving.
You will need:
- large flour tortillas
- cream cheese
- sliced deli turkey
- great value cranberry and candied pecan topping.
How to Make These Turkey Pinwheels w/ Cranberries & Pecans
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature so it’s easy to spread.
- Remove the whole candied pecans from the package and chop or crush them into small pieces.
- Spread an even layer of cream cheese over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Divide the turkey evenly among the tortillas.
- Sprinkle the cranberry topping and crushed pecans evenly over the turkey.
- Roll each tortilla tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Trim the edges and slice each roll into a bite-sized pinwheel.
Helpful Tips
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about 20 minutes or so as it will make it easier to spread on the tortillas. Alternatively, you can also use a cream cheese spread.
- Distribute the turkey, cranberries, and candied pecans evenly as too many ingredients will make the tortillas difficult to roll up.
- This package of cranberries and candied pecans contain whole pecans, so you will have to chop them or crush so they are in smaller bits so the pinwheels hold together better when they are sliced.
- Roll each pinwheel tightly so the filling will stay in place and create a nice spiral effect.
- Chill before serving as this will help the pinwheels hold their shape.
Variations
- Add some cheddar cheese for some more savory flavor.
- You can leave out the turkey for a meatless appetizer.
- Try it with some finely diced apples for even more crunch.
- Use leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving feast instead of deli turkey.
Storage
- Store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note: Since they contain deli turkey and cream cheese don’t leave them at room temperature for more than 2 hours when serving.
Make Ahead- Assemble the tortilla rolls a day ahead, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Then, just slice them before serving.
Cranberry Pecan Turkey Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces deli turkey thinly sliced
- ½ cup Great Value cranberry and candied pecan salad topping pecans removed and chopped or crushed
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature so it's easy to spread.
- Remove the whole candied pecans from the package and chop or crush them into small pieces.
- Spread an even layer of cream cheese over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Divide the turkey evenly among the tortillas.
- Sprinkle the cranberry topping and crushed pecans evenly over the turkey.
- Roll each tortilla tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Trim the edges and slice each roll into a bite-sized pinwheel.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about 20 minutes or so as it will make it easier to spread on the tortillas. Alternatively, you can also use a cream cheese spread.
- Distribute the turkey, cranberries, and candied pecans evenly as too many ingredients will make the tortillas difficult to roll up.
- This package of cranberries and candied pecans contain whole pecans, so you will have to chop them or crush so they are in smaller bits so the pinwheels hold together better when they are sliced.
- Roll each pinwheel tightly so the filling will stay in place and create a nice spiral effect.
- Chill before serving as this will help the pinwheels hold their shape.
Variations
- Add some cheddar cheese for some more savory flavor.
- You can leave out the turkey for a meatless appetizer.
- Try it with some finely diced apples for even more crunch.
- Use leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving feast instead of deli turkey.
Storage
- Store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note: Since they contain deli turkey and cream cheese don't leave them at room temperature for more than 2 hours when serving.
Don’t forget to sign up for my Free Resource Library to grab my meal planning printables. You will also get access to lots more printables all completely free for you to print out and enjoy!
Follow me on Pinterest for more recipes and meal planning inspiration
