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Italian Pinwheels Recipe

Italian Pinwheels Recipe: A Flavorful and Easy-to-Make Appetizer


  • Author: Clara Whisk
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Italian pinwheels are quick and easy appetizers filled with a creamy cheese spread, layers of Italian meats, buttery provolone, and crisp lettuce rolled into soft tortillas. Perfect for parties, lunches, or snacks!


Ingredients

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  • Cream Cheese Spread:
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
    • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    • ¼ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
    • 4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinwheel Assembly:
    • 3 large burrito-sized tortillas
    • 18 slices ham
    • 18 slices salami
    • 48 slices pepperoni
    • 9 slices provolone cheese
    • 3 large Romaine lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, roasted red peppers, Parmesan, pepperoncini, and Italian seasoning.
  • Spread one-third of the cream cheese mixture onto a tortilla.
  • Layer ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, and lettuce.
  • Roll tightly, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve.

Notes

  • For easier rolling, warm tortillas in the microwave for 5–10 seconds.
  • Blot meats and lettuce dry to prevent soggy pinwheels.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired