Description
These Italian Tortilla Pinwheels are a delicious and easy no-cook appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, roasted red peppers, olives, and Italian herbs rolled into soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, they offer a savory flavor with an Italian-American twist and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
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Pinwheel Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup finely chopped black olives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the fillings: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, finely chopped roasted red peppers, black olives, pepperoncini, chopped basil or parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Spread on tortillas: Lay each large flour tortilla flat and spread an equal amount of the cheese and vegetable mixture evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges to avoid overflow when rolling.
- Roll and chill: Carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape. Wrap each log in plastic wrap to hold their shape and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and firm up for easier slicing.
- Slice and serve: Remove the wrapped logs from the fridge and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled as a tasty appetizer.
Notes
- For a heartier version, add finely chopped salami or pepperoni to the mixture before spreading.
- These pinwheels can be made up to a day ahead, wrapped tightly, and kept refrigerated for easy entertaining.
- Make sure to chill well for cleaner slices and better flavor melding.
