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Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe

I just made a batch of festive cranberry roll ups, and I’m excited to share how they turned out. These bites are perfect for holiday gatherings—bright, tangy, and creamy all at once. I loved how easily they came together, and how they disappeared quickly from my snack table.
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Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese — makes the filling smooth and creamy softening helps it blend easily
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese — adds salty tang and texture
  • ⅓ cup fresh chives chopped — fresh herbs bring brightness (fresh is best over dried)
  • 1½ cups dried cranberries chopped — tart sweetness, finely chopping helps roll-up hold together
  • 4 large flour tortillas about 10 inches each — soft and pliable for rolling (avoid corn tortillas, which crack)

Method
 

  1. Start with softened cream cheese in your mixing bowl. Beat it until smooth and fluffy, so it mixes well with the other ingredients. A smooth base helps the roll feel creamy in every bite.
  2. Add crumbled feta, chopped chives, and chopped dried cranberries to the bowl. Gently fold everything until well combined and evenly distributed, so no bite is bland or overloaded.
  3. Lay out each tortilla flat and spread a quarter of the mixture evenly over its surface, leaving a small border at the edges to prevent overflow. Roll each tortilla firmly (but not too tight) into a log shape, sealing the edges as you go.
  4. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap so it holds shape. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least an hour (I often do two) until they firm up. Once chilled, unwrap and use a sharp serrated knife, slice into pinwheels of your preferred thickness and arrange them on a platter.

Notes

  • Chill long enough — I let them rest 2 hours so they slice neatly without squishing.
  • Roll tightly but gently — each roll stays together better and is easier to slice cleanly.
  • Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion — it avoids crushing the roll.
  • Wrap individually — wrapping each roll stops edges from drying out or unraveling.
  • Bring to room temperature briefly before serving — 10–15 minutes makes slicing easier and flavors more expressive.