Description
Delightful Mexican Pinwheels roll zesty cream cheese, spicy jalapeños, and tender turkey into a colorful spiral of flavor. Crisp tortillas and bold southwestern seasonings combine for a party-perfect appetizer that will excite your taste buds with each spectacular bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Mexican blend cheese
Dairy and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
Vegetables and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (75 g) diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup (75 g) diced green onions
- ¼ cup (40 g) diced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cup (10 g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a medium mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in shredded cheese, diced bell pepper, chopped green onions, sliced black olives, and finely chopped cilantro, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
- Lay out tortillas on a clean, flat surface and spread the prepared mixture in a thin, even layer, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, creating a compact cylinder that will hold the filling securely.
- Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic film and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice each rolled tortilla into bite-sized pinwheel segments, cutting at roughly half-inch intervals to create attractive, uniform appetizers.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, garnish with additional cilantro if desired, and serve chilled as a delightful party snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to accommodate vegan or lactose-intolerant diners.
- Prep ingredients in advance and chill the mixture for 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and make spreading easier.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and nutrition, or gluten-free tortillas for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting taco seasoning or adding diced jalapeños for extra kick without overwhelming the delicate pinwheel texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg