Easy Tortilla Pinwheels (Printable)

Colorful rolled tortillas with creamy cheese spread, bell peppers, and green onions. Easy no-cook appetizer for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
06 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped black olives
08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, black olives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread one-quarter of the filling evenly over the entire surface, extending to the edges.
04 - Roll the tortilla up tightly from one end to the other, applying firm pressure to create a compact cylinder.
05 - Repeat the spreading and rolling process with the remaining three tortillas and filling mixture.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for cleaner slicing.
07 - Unwrap the chilled rolls and slice each into 6 even pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately or keep refrigerated until serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required just mixing and spreading
  • They actually taste better after chilling overnight
  • Everyone thinks you put in way more effort than you did
02 -
  • Dont skip the chilling time or your pinwheels will squish instead of slice cleanly
  • Use your sharpest knife and wipe it clean between rolls for the prettiest spirals
  • Bring these to room temperature 15 minutes before serving for the best texture
03 -
  • Place a damp paper towel over your assembled pinwheels until serving time to keep the tortillas from drying out
  • If your tortillas are cracking straight from the package microwave them for 15 seconds before spreading

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