Description
Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy blend of seasoned cream cheese, roasted red peppers, olives, and fresh basil wrapped in spinach tortillas. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these pinwheels can be prepared ahead of time and sliced into bite-sized pieces for a delicious and colorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 brick cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced thin
Wraps
- 4 large spinach tortilla wraps
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, cream the softened cream cheese together with the garlic powder, onion powder, and grated parmesan cheese until smooth and well combined.
- Add Roasted Red Peppers: Fold in the chopped roasted red peppers into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until evenly distributed throughout.
- Spread Mixture on Tortillas: Lay out the spinach tortillas and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, right up to the edges to ensure full coverage.
- Add Olives and Basil: Sprinkle the sliced black olives and thinly sliced fresh basil evenly over the cream cheese spread on each tortilla.
- Roll and Chill: Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly. Wrap them securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.
- Slice and Serve: When ready to serve, unwrap the tortillas and cut them widthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices to create bite-sized pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe uses a handful of simple ingredients but delivers a burst of Italian flavors.
- It makes a convenient and colorful appetizer suitable for any occasion.
- Refrigeration time is essential to firm up the filling and aid slicing.
- The tortilla wraps can be substituted with other flavored wraps if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 51 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
