Description
Delightful pinwheel sandwich masterpieces combine colorful ingredients for a perfect party appetizer. Creamy spreads and fresh fillings roll into elegant spirals that guests will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tortillas (large, flour)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 8 slices deli meat (turkey, ham, or chicken)
- 8 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or provolone)
- 1 cup baby spinach or lettuce leaves
- 1 cup carrots (shredded or thinly sliced bell peppers)
- ½ cup cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Tortilla Assembly: Lay tortillas flat, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across each surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer Construction: Distribute turkey, ham, or roast beef slices across the tortillas, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and delicate strips of spinach or lettuce.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll each tortilla from one edge to the other, creating compact cylindrical shapes that showcase the vibrant interior layers.
- Chilling Process: Wrap the rolls in plastic film and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to firm up the pinwheels and enhance their structural integrity.
- Presentation: Remove from refrigerator, slice into 1-inch thick segments, and arrange on a serving platter with the spiral side facing upward to highlight the colorful ingredients.
- Serving Suggestion: Offer chilled as an elegant appetizer or light lunch, optional garnishing with fresh herbs or a dusting of cracked black pepper for an additional flavor dimension.
Notes
- Room Temperature Tortillas: Ensure tortillas are at room temperature to prevent cracking and improve rollability, making the pinwheel formation smooth and effortless.
- Spread Evenly: Apply cream cheese mixture with a consistent, thin layer to avoid thick, lumpy sections that can disrupt the pinwheel’s delicate structure.
- Tight Rolling Technique: Roll tortillas with gentle, firm pressure to create compact pinwheels that hold their shape and prevent unraveling during slicing.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes to set the ingredients, enhance flavor melding, and facilitate clean, precise cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg