Italian Pinwheels Appetizer (Print)
Savory tortilla rolls with Italian meats, cheese, and herbs. Easy no-cook appetizer perfect for gatherings.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 6 slices Genoa salami (approximately 3 ounces)
02 - 6 slices deli ham (approximately 3 ounces)
03 - 6 slices pepperoni (approximately 3 ounces)
→ Cheese
04 - 6 slices provolone cheese (approximately 3 ounces)
→ Vegetables & Greens
05 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
06 - 1 medium roasted red bell pepper, thinly sliced
→ Cream Cheese Spread
07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
→ Bread
11 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
02 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface.
03 - Arrange one-quarter of spinach, salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, and roasted red pepper slices in an even layer over the cream cheese.
04 - Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a compact log.
05 - Repeat steps with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients to create four filled rolls.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up for clean slicing.
07 - Unwrap rolls and use a sharp knife to cut each into 6 even pinwheel slices.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cream cheese spread keeps everything intact so each pinwheel holds its shape perfectly
- You can assemble these ahead and they actually taste better after chilling
02 -
- A serrated knife works better than a chefs knife for cutting clean pinwheels
- Room temperature tortillas roll more easily than cold ones
03 -
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for ten seconds before rolling
- Do not overfill or the pinwheels will burst when you slice them