Description
These Christmas tree pinwheels appetizers are a festive holiday appetizer made with tortillas, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheese, and red pepper. Easy to make ahead, customizable with variations, and guaranteed to be the hit of any party platter.
Ingredients
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- 3 large spinach wraps (I prefer Mission brand)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 small red pepper, finely diced
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prep the veggies – Finely dice the red bell pepper so each bite gets color without crunch overload.
- Mix the filling – In a medium bowl, stir together softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread the filling – Divide the mixture between three tortillas. Spread evenly, leaving a slim border around the edges.
- Add toppings – Sprinkle shredded cheese and diced red pepper evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll tightly – Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla into a snug log to create neat pinwheel layers.
- Chill to set – Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Slice the rolls – Unwrap, trim ends, and cut each log into 1-inch slices using a serrated knife.
- Arrange the tree – Place pinwheels flat on a platter, forming rows from wide to narrow to shape a tree.
- Decorate & serve – Garnish with fresh herbs or a cheese “star.” Serve chilled and watch them disappear!
Notes
- Use spinach or tomato tortillas for extra festive colors.
- To keep pinwheels from getting soggy, pat veggies dry before rolling.
- Make-ahead: roll and wrap the tortillas the night before, then slice just before serving.
- Each tortilla makes 6 pieces; scale the recipe depending on the size of your platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Recipes
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g