I’ve prepared these Tortilla Pinwheels countless times, serving them at diverse gatherings such as birthday parties, baby showers, and holiday feasts. They’ve always been a hit, with many guests finding them not only delicious but also intriguing and novel.. I have been asked for the recipe and I finally had the chance to write it down and share it with you.
How to make tortilla pinwheels
If you’re opting for homemade tortillas, begin by preparing them using this Homemade Tortilla recipe. Once they’re ready, allow them to cool down to room temperature. Typically, I make the tortillas in the afternoon and then proceed with preparing the filling in the evening, ensuring the appetizer is ready for the next day.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the filling, the sour cream, cream cheese, black olives, red pepper, cheddar cheese, green onion, garlic powder and salt until they are thoroughly mixed and well combined.
Spread the filling evenly over the tortillas, ensuring they are covered to the edges. Roll up each tortilla tightly to form a compact roll.
Wrap the filled tortilla rolls tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for several hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste.
Approximately 1 hour or 30 minutes before serving time, remove the wrapped rolls from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the rolls into 1/2 to 3/4-inch (1-2 cm) slices. Discard the ends if desired.
Garnish the sliced rolls with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve them with spicy salsa for dipping. These appetizers are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Hope you will try these amazing Tortilla Pinwheels. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how they turn out for you. Enjoy!
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Tortilla Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 5-6 homemade flour tortillas (10 inches) , room temperature
Filling
- 3/4 cup (200g) sour cream
- 8 oz (220g) cream cheese , softened
- 3.5 oz (100g) black olives , chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper (about 50g)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onion , about 2 springs chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salsa
Instructions
- If you want to use homemade tortillas for this appetizer this would be the first step. For homemade tortillas you can find the recipe here. After you make them let them cool down, to reach the room temperature.(I usually make the tortillas in the afternoon and then in the evening I prepare the filling – in order to have the appetizer ready for the next day).
- In a large bowl, mix the filling ingredients until well combined.
- Spread over the tortillas and roll up tightly.
- Wrap the rolls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend the flavors.
- Before the time of serving, around 1 hr or 30 minutes before unwrap the rolls, and using a very good sharp knife cut into 1/2-Â 3/4-in (1-2 cm)Â slices. Discard ends. Garnish with parsley and serve with spicy salsa for dipping. Â
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I LOVE this filling…totally irresistible! I will make these for my next gathering 🙂
Perfect appetizer dish for big party! I like that it’s easy to prepare and you can make it ahead of time!
What a great idea! Those pinwheels must taste wonderful. Homemade tortillas are just the best.
Cheers,
Rosa
sauce ???