Cream Cheese Pinwheels (Printable)
Savory, creamy pinwheels featuring a luscious cream cheese filling rolled in soft tortillas, perfect for parties, lunches, or as a quick snack.
# What You Need:
→ Filling
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
05 - 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach (optional)
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Assembly
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
# How To Make:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, bell pepper, spinach (if using), garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Lay tortillas on a flat surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
03 - Tightly roll up each tortilla, starting from one edge to form a log shape.
04 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier slicing.
05 - Unwrap the tortillas and use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 6 pinwheels (about 1 inch thick).
06 - Arrange pinwheels on a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The filling comes together faster than you can find matching socks for the morning rush
- Make them ahead and they actually taste better after resting in the fridge
02 -
- Skip the chilling step and you'll end up with squished pinwheels that look like they lost a fight with a rolling pin
- Oversized vegetable pieces create weak spots where the whole thing unravels
03 -
- Use dental floss to slice perfectly clean rounds if your knife skills aren't restaurant ready
- Spray your plastic wrap with cooking oil before wrapping so it doesn't stick to the tortillas