Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Bursting with flavor and effortless to make, Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer or snack perfect for any gathering or meal prep. These bite-sized treats feature soft flour tortillas wrapped around a creamy filling of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and a medley of fresh, colorful veggies like red bell peppers, green onions, and carrots. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder, each pinwheel delivers a savory, satisfying bite. Best of all, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and benefits from a quick chill to firm up the flavors. Whether you’re planning a party platter, a lunchbox surprise, or a fun finger food option, these refrigerated pinwheels are a crowd-pleaser that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Green onions
- 0.25 cup Carrot
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes or microwaving it for 10–15 seconds.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced red bell pepper, finely chopped green onions, grated carrot, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface or cutting board.
Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla using a spatula or knife.
Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other to form a log shape. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and cream cheese mixture.
Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly with plastic wrap to ensure it holds its shape. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up and the flavors to meld.
After chilling, remove the plastic wrap from the rolls and place them on a cutting board.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch pieces to create pinwheels.
Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve immediately. For best results, keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.4 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3235 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 971 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 934 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
