Description
Poolside Pinwheels are a colorful, creamy, and zesty appetizer featuring a smooth cream cheese base blended with ranch seasoning, diced red bell pepper, jalapenos, black olives, fire-roasted corn, and green onions. Rolled inside large flour tortillas, then chilled and sliced into bite-sized rounds, they make a perfect crowd-pleasing snack or party appetizer with vibrant flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced jalapeno, drained
- 1 (6 oz) can black olives, drained and diced
- 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted corn, drained
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
Assembly
- 3-4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
Instructions
- Drain Ingredients: Thoroughly drain all canned ingredients and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid, ensuring the filling does not become watery.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the ranch seasoning mix, diced red bell pepper, jalapenos, black olives, fire-roasted corn, and green onions. Mix everything well until fully combined.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Lay a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in a thin layer over the tortilla, leaving about a 1-inch border on the left and right edges.
- Roll Tortillas: Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other to form a compact roll. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap to hold its shape. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Chill Rolls: Place the wrapped rolls in the refrigerator and chill for 45 minutes. This firms up the filling and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the rolls from the fridge, unwrap, and slice into approximately ½-inch wide rounds. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to drain canned ingredients thoroughly to prevent soggy pinwheels.
- Room temperature cream cheese spreads more easily and results in a smoother filling.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice or fresh cilantro to the filling.
- If you prefer a spicier bite, increase the amount of jalapenos or use fresh diced jalapenos.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a few hours ahead but are best served the same day.
- Use fresh flour tortillas for softer, more pliable rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
