Description
Delightful Italian Pinwheels roll up classic Mediterranean flavors into a spectacular appetizer perfect for gatherings. Spiraled with zesty salami, tangy cream cheese, and fresh herbs, these pinwheels promise a quick, crowd-pleasing bite you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 8 slices Genoa salami
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 8 slices ham or prosciutto
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Fresh Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) baby spinach or arugula
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Craft a zesty spread by whisking cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan until silky and well-blended.
- Unfurl tortillas and delicately apply a uniform, gossamer layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture across each surface.
- Create flavor layers by carefully positioning provolone cheese as the initial foundation, then artfully arranging salami, pepperoni, and ham atop the cheese.
- Enhance the pinwheel landscape with vibrant roasted red peppers and delicate baby spinach leaves, distributing them evenly across the prepared surface.
- Execute a precise rolling technique, compressing ingredients tightly and maintaining structural integrity while transforming the tortilla into a compact cylindrical form.
- Encase each rolled pinwheel securely in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for approximately 30-60 minutes to solidify shape and meld flavors.
- Retrieve chilled rolls and slice into elegant one-inch medallions using a razor-sharp knife, ensuring clean, uniform cuts.
- Elegantly arrange pinwheel slices on a serving platter, presenting them immediately or maintaining their chilled state until guest-ready.
- For adventurous variations, consider incorporating banana peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or a pesto drizzle to elevate the taste profile.
- Complement the pinwheels with marinara sauce or Italian dressing as a complementary dipping option.
Notes
- Choose low-fat cream cheese and turkey-based deli meats to create a lighter, healthier version of these pinwheels without sacrificing flavor.
- Experiment with gluten-free tortillas or large lettuce leaves for those avoiding wheat, ensuring everyone can enjoy this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Toast pine nuts or sprinkle dried herbs on top before rolling to enhance the overall texture and introduce an extra layer of Mediterranean-inspired complexity.
- Consider preparing these pinwheels a day ahead, as the flavors will meld and intensify overnight, making them even more delicious when served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg