Description
Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy blend of garlic, onion powder, roasted red peppers, olives, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese spread over spinach tortillas. These flavorful pinwheels are perfect for parties, gatherings, or any occasion requiring a simple yet delicious bite-sized snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
Fillings and Wraps
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced thin
- 4 large spinach tortilla wraps
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, cream the softened cream cheese together with 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 cheese mixture and mix until evenly incorporated, ensuring vibrant flavor and texture.
- Spread Mixture on Tortillas: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each spinach tortilla wrap, covering the surface right up to the edges to maximize flavor in every bite.
- Add Olives and Basil: Sprinkle the black olives and fresh basil slices evenly over the cream cheese layer, adding a fresh and savory finish.
- Roll and Chill: Roll the tortillas up tightly into logs. Wrap each log securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to firm up.
- Slice and Serve: When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and cut the tortillas widthwise into half-inch slices to create bite-sized pinwheels perfect for serving as appetizers or snacks.
Notes
- Made with just a handful of ingredients, these Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels are bursting with flavor.
- They make an easy appetizer for any occasion and require just a few minutes to prepare.
- Refrigeration time is key for the best texture and to make slicing easier.
- Use fresh spinach tortillas for a subtle earthy flavor, or substitute with plain flour tortillas if preferred.
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: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
