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Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe

ByGrace Sutton November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Introduction

These Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups combine creamy cheese, tangy cranberries, and fresh chives for a festive appetizer that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they offer a delightful mix of textures and colors in every bite.

A close-up view of a round, rolled appetizer held between the thumb and fingers of a woman's hand. The appetizer has three visible layers: a soft, pale outer wrap, a thick white creamy cheese layer with small green herb bits evenly spread, and pieces of diced red dried cranberries embedded throughout the cheese. The creamy spiral layers show a textured spread of cheese and herbs that contrast with the smooth wrap. In the background, more of these rolls are placed on a white plate, slightly out of focus, with small fresh herbs sprinkled on top. Around the scene, faint warm yellow lights create a cozy feel, and rustic pinecones rest on a white marbled surface near the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
4 large flour tortillas (10 inches each)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and beat it until fluffy and smooth to create a creamy base for the filling.
Step 2: Add feta cheese, chopped chives, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each flour tortilla, covering the entire surface. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape to keep the filling inside.
Step 4: Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. Once chilled, unwrap and slice the rolls into your desired thickness. Arrange on a platter and serve.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, toast the dried cranberries lightly before mixing to enhance their sweetness and texture.
Substitute the flour tortillas with spinach or sun-dried tomato wraps for added color and nutrients.
Add a handful of chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for a crunchy contrast.

Storage

Store the roll ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat is not recommended as they are best enjoyed cold or at room temperature to maintain their texture and freshness.

How to Serve

A close-up of a white creamy cheese roll sliced into a spiral shape, showing layers of smooth white cheese mixed with small pieces of red dried cranberries and green herbs, with a thin white wrap holding all the layers together, held between the thumb and forefinger of a woman's hand in the foreground. Behind it, several similar rolls are placed on a white plate with a few whole cranberries scattered around. The background has warm yellow bokeh lights and blurred green pine branches, with a brown wooden table and a pine cone at the bottom left corner. The scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these roll ups in advance?

Yes, preparing them a few hours ahead or even the day before is ideal. Just keep them wrapped and refrigerated until ready to slice and serve.

Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried?

Fresh cranberries are quite tart and firm, so dried cranberries work best to provide sweetness and a chewy texture. If using fresh, consider cooking them down with a bit of sugar first.

Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups Recipe

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These Savory Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups combine creamy whipped cream cheese with tangy feta, fresh chives, and sweet dried cranberries, all rolled inside soft flour tortillas. This easy no-bake appetizer is perfect for festive holiday gatherings, offering a delicious balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors in every bite.

Author: Grace
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 24 roll-up slices (approximately 6 slices per tortilla) 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

Wrap

4 large flour tortillas (10 inches each)

Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl and beat it until fluffy and smooth to create a creamy base for the filling.
Mix the Ingredients: Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh chives, and dried cranberries to the whipped cream cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined into a uniform spread.
Spread and Roll: Lay out each flour tortilla and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface. Then, carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape to keep the filling secure and create neat slices.
Chill and Slice: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm up. Once chilled, unwrap and cut the rolls into slices of your desired thickness. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve chilled.

Notes

For best results, soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
These roll ups can be made a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Use fresh chives for a mild onion flavor; alternatively, green onions can be substituted.
Feel free to swap dried cranberries for chopped dried apricots or cherries for a different fruity twist.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas instead of flour tortillas.

Keywords: Christmas appetizer, cranberry roll ups, cream cheese roll ups, holiday snacks, no-bake appetizers, savory appetizers

Grace Sutton

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