Veggie Cream Cheese Tortilla Pinwheels
These veggie cream cheese tortilla pinwheels are a quick, easy, and colorful party snack featuring a creamy, tangy spread with fresh crunchy veggies rolled in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla (about 4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- Cream cheese, softened (preferably Philadelphia)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh bell peppers, finely diced (red, yellow, and green mix)
- Cucumber, peeled and diced
- Carrots, shredded
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Garlic powder (a pinch)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (a splash)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: finely dice bell peppers and cucumber, shred carrots, thinly slice green onions, and chop parsley or cilantro if using.
- Make the cream cheese spread: combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Fold in the prepared veggies and herbs gently, ensuring even distribution.
- Lay a tortilla flat and spread a generous, even layer of the cream cheese veggie mixture over it, leaving about 1/2 inch clear around edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge without squeezing out filling; wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Unwrap and slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat slices.
- Serve immediately or chill; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
Soften cream cheese completely before mixing for smooth spreading. Chill rolled tortillas for at least 20 minutes to firm up the filling and make slicing easier. Use a sharp knife and wipe blade between cuts for clean pinwheels. Avoid overfilling tortillas to maintain tight rolls. Variations include vegan cheese, gluten-free tortillas, adding protein like chicken or smoked salmon, or spices like smoked paprika or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2-3 pi
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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