Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe (2024)

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ThisPesto Tortilla Pinwheelsrecipe is aneasy party food that can be put together in no time! Perfect for any fun event – including holiday parties, baby showers, and more!

Whether you’re planning a holiday party, baby shower, bridal shower, or just a casual get-together with friends, tortilla pinwheels are a delicious, and easy, party food! This recipesneedsonly a few ingredients: cream cheese, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and tortillas. I added sliced turkey deli meat to mine, but you could also use sliced ham deli meat or leave it out if you prefer.

To begin making them, you will first blend together cream cheese, pesto (I used a homemade Swiss Chard Pesto), and shredded Parmesan cheese.

The blended mixture is spread onto flour tortillas. I used large 12″ tomato and chili flavored tortillasbecause I like the color they bring to the pinwheels,but you could use any variety you prefer.

I added sliced deli meat is placed on top of the cream cheese/pesto mixture. You could totally go without this, but I likedthe addition.

Please note: leaving the meat off does NOT make these pinwheels vegetarian, as mostParmesan cheeses are not vegetarian. There are a fewParmesan cheeses that arevegetarian-friendly. If this is a concern for you or your guests,you might find this article helpful: Parmesan Cheese: Veg or Not?

The tortillas are rolled up tightly and then refrigerated for a few hours.

Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

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Author: Brandie Valenzuela

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ThisPesto Tortilla Pinwheelsrecipe is aneasy party food that can be put together in no time! Perfect for any fun event – including holiday parties, baby showers, and more!

Ingredients

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8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup pesto
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 large flour tortillas (12″)
1 pound thinly sliced turkey or ham deli meat

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Instructions

In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, pesto, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Spread 1/3 of the mixture on top of one of the tortillas. Top cream cheese/pesto mixture with turkey or ham. Roll up tortilla tightly and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Remove from refrigerator and unwrap. Slice into rounds and display on serving plate or tray.

Notes

–Smaller tortillas may be used, adjust the amount of cream cheese/pesto mixture.

–If time is an issue, you can skip the refrigeration before slicing or refrigerate for less time. However, for best results, refrigeration is recommended.

Category: Appetizers
Cuisine: American

Keywords: 5 ingredients, healthy pinwheel recipe, vegetarian, pinwheel sandwich recipe,

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FAQs

Why are my pinwheels soggy? ›

Simply slice right before serving. How do you make pinwheels not soggy? The best way to make sure your pinwheel sandwiches do not get soggy is to create a barrier between any wet ingredients in the sandwiches and the tortilla.

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Can you prep pinwheels the night before? ›

Tightly roll up each of the tortillas and wrap each one in foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate the pinwheels overnight. Before serving, slice each roll up into ¼-inch slices. Arrange them on a platter or feed them to your ravenous family as you slice them.

How do you keep pinwheels from drying out? ›

Cover the pinwheels tightly with plastic wrap.

This will prevent the tortillas and the filling from drying out. Dry tortillas can crack when sliced and a dry filling won't be as satisfyingly creamy.

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What is the most efficient pinwheel? ›

It is possible that the four blade pinwheel is the best at producing energy, because its blades have the biggest surface area. Since this number of blades on pinwheels produces the most energy, they may be a very efficient way to make energy using wind turbines.

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How do you make a non soggy wrap? ›

One of the best ways to keep wraps from getting soggy is by using the correct storage method. Parchment paper or wax paper is ideal for wrapping up your wrap when complete, as it not only keeps the wrap shaped correctly but it also allows it to breathe which prevents moisture build-up that makes wraps soggy.

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How do you keep tortilla rollups from getting soggy? ›

Consider a thin layer of some kind of oil-based spread (eg mayonnaise) between your fillings and your wrap. Also, carefully control the amount of “wet” ingredients (tomatoes, some olives, dressings, etc) added to the wrap. Finally, make sure you stack your wrap properly.

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How do you assemble pinwheel sandwiches? ›

They're easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for a party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice.

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Can you let tortilla dough sit overnight? ›

Some tortilla makers cover their dough and rest it overnight in the fridge, making it even easier to work with. There are a few reasons why this is so critical. It allows the dough to thoroughly and evenly hydrate, creating a consistent mix that cooks the same way every time.

How do you cut pinwheel wraps? ›

Cut each roll into bite-size pieces.

In order to make them into pinwheel sandwiches, take a knife and hew them into evenly-sized chunks. Cut them into bite-sized chunks that are similar in size to bites of sushi. If you want a proper measurement, cut the pieces in one inch segments.