Save Colorful tortilla pinwheels filled with creamy cheese, crisp vegetables, and festive flavors—perfect for holiday parties or cozy gatherings.
This recipe is a family favorite that I often bring to holiday gatherings. Everyone loves the colorful presentation and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- Dairy: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese softened, 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream, 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetables: 1/2 cup (60 g) red bell pepper finely diced, 1/2 cup (60 g) green bell pepper finely diced, 1/2 cup (60 g) carrot grated, 2 green onions finely sliced, 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley chopped
- Wraps: 4 large (10-inch) spinach or tomato-flavored flour tortillas
- Seasonings: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Add the diced red and green bell peppers, grated carrot, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Step 3:
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread about 1/4 of the cheese-vegetable mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Step 4:
- Tightly roll up each tortilla into a log.
- Step 5:
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Step 6:
- Unwrap and slice each roll into 1/2-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Step 7:
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Save This recipe always brings smiles during family celebrations and holiday parties alike.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in sun-dried tomatoes or chopped olives. Substitute whole-wheat tortillas for extra fiber. For a non-vegetarian option, add thinly sliced turkey or ham before rolling. Pairs well with sparkling cider or a crisp white wine.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, spatula, chefs knife, cutting board, plastic wrap.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream cheddar cheese) and gluten (flour tortillas). May contain traces of soy if using store-bought tortillas or cheese. Double-check labels for allergens if using pre-packaged ingredients.
Save These pinwheels are a festive and tasty addition to any gathering, guaranteed to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of tortillas work best for making pinwheels?
Spinach or tomato-flavored flour tortillas provide color and flavor, but whole-wheat options can offer extra fiber without compromising taste.
- → How long should the rolls be refrigerated before slicing?
Wraps should be chilled for at least one hour to firm up, making them easier to slice into neat pinwheels.
- → Can other vegetables be added to the pinwheel filling?
Yes, ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or thinly sliced turkey or ham can be included to enhance flavor and texture.
- → What are suitable serving suggestions for these pinwheels?
They are perfect served chilled or at room temperature and pair well with sparkling cider or a crisp white wine.
- → Are these pinwheels suitable for vegetarian diets?
Yes, the base includes dairy and vegetables, making them appropriate for vegetarian preferences.