Description
Savory Italian pinwheels blend creamy cheese, zesty salami, and herbed tortillas into a delightful appetizer. Rolled with Italian precision, these bite-sized snacks promise a flavor explosion you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices Genoa salami
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 8 slices ham or prosciutto
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ½ cup baby spinach or arugula
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Spread: Whip cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan into a smooth, well-integrated mixture that promises rich flavor complexity.
- Assemble Layer Foundation: Unfurl tortillas and generously coat with the prepared cream cheese blend, ensuring complete surface coverage while maintaining a uniform thickness.
- Build Flavor Profile: Layer provolone cheese as the base, then strategically arrange salami, pepperoni, and ham to create a robust meat and cheese foundation, followed by scattering roasted red peppers and delicate baby spinach leaves across the surface.
- Shape and Chill: Tightly roll the tortilla into a compact log, securing ingredients within, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help the pinwheels set and maintain structural integrity.
- Slice and Serve: Extract from refrigeration and slice into precise one-inch medallions using a sharp knife, then artfully arrange on a serving platter, ready to delight guests with their elegant presentation and vibrant flavor composition.
Notes
- Customize Cheese Spread: Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or herb-infused cream cheese to elevate flavor complexity and personalize the recipe.
- Prevent Tortilla Tearing: Ensure tortillas are at room temperature and handle gently to avoid ripping during rolling, creating seamless, professional-looking pinwheels.
- Moisture Management: Pat roasted red peppers and spinach dry before layering to prevent excess liquid from making tortillas soggy and compromising structural integrity.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance, storing tightly wrapped in refrigerator, which allows flavors to meld and simplifies party preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg