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A plate of spinach tortilla pinwheels filled with cream cheese and vegetables, stacked and garnished with whole cherry tomatoes. A bowl of tomatoes and a plant are in the background.
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Christmas Pinwheels with Cream Cheese: Festive Holiday Appetizer

These festive Christmas pinwheels with cream cheese are quick, colorful, and perfect as a holiday appetizer for parties and snack tables.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas lunch pinwheels, Christmas pinwheel sandwiches, christmas pinwheels, Christmas pinwheels recipe, Christmas pinwheels with cream cheese, Festive pinwheels, Holiday pinwheels, Pinwheels for Christmas
Servings: 6
Calories: 293kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz packages cream cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper minced
  • 1/2 cup celery minced
  • 1/4 cup orange bell pepper minced
  • 1/4 cup green onion sliced thin
  • 4 large spinach flour tortillas

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth and well combined.
    8 oz packages cream cheese, 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • Fold in the bell peppers, celery, and green onion.
    1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/2 cup celery, 1/4 cup green onion, 1/4 cup orange bell pepper
  • Spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture onto 4 spinach tortillas.
    4 large spinach flour tortillas
  • Roll them tight and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Put the rolled tortillas in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
  • For a festive presentation, slice into 1/2-3/4 inch slices. Stack the slices and form into a Christmas tree. Add cherry tomatoes for decoration (optional).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Crisp, fresh bell peppers and celery add the perfect crunch.
  • Don’t Overfill: Too much cream cheese filling can make rolling difficult and messy.
  • Chill for Best Results: The 2-hour chill helps the Christmas pinwheel sandwich hold its shape when slicing.
  • Customize the Colors: Swap in purple cabbage or shredded carrots for extra festive swirls.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1237IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg