Description
Creamy Mexican Pinwheels blend zesty flavors into a quick party appetizer perfect for gatherings. Cream cheese, jalapeños, and tortillas combine for a delightful bite you’ll crave at your next celebration.
Ingredients
- 4 large tortillas (10-inch size)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
- ½ cup (75 g) red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup (75 g) green onions, diced
- ¼ cup (40 g) black olives, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup (10 g) cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Create a smooth, well-blended base by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning into a velvety mixture in a medium mixing bowl.
- Mixing Ingredients: Incorporate shredded cheese, bell pepper, green onions, black olives, and cilantro into the creamy foundation, ensuring even distribution of all components.
- Rolling Technique: Spread the prepared mixture across tortillas in a thin, uniform layer, leaving a slight margin around the edges to prevent spillage during rolling.
- Chilling Process: Tightly roll each tortilla into a compact cylinder, wrap securely in plastic film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
- Serving Presentation: Unwrap the chilled rolls and slice into precise half-inch segments, creating elegant pinwheel appetizers. Arrange artfully on a serving platter, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro sprigs for an extra touch of color and flavor.
Notes
Optimize Cheese Blend: Select full-fat cream cheese and sharp cheddar for maximum flavor intensity and creamy texture, ensuring a rich and satisfying taste profile.
Prevent Soggy Tortillas: Use room temperature tortillas and pat all wet ingredients dry to avoid excess moisture that can make pinwheels mushy and difficult to roll.
Master Rolling Technique: Apply gentle, consistent pressure while rolling to create tight, compact pinwheels that hold their shape and look professionally prepared.
Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular tortillas with low-carb or gluten-free alternatives, and use reduced-fat cream cheese for lighter versions without compromising taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 486 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg