Description
Salami Pinwheels are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring layers of savory salami, creamy softened cream cheese, and tangy banana peppers rolled into bite-sized elegant pinwheels. Perfect for parties, game days, or snack time, these no-cook pinwheels offer a flavorful combination with minimal prep and chilling time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 24 slices salami
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup banana peppers, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the salami base: Lay out the salami slices on a cutting board in a flat layer, arranging them in 3 rows of 8 slices overlapping slightly to form an even surface.
- Spread the cream cheese: Evenly spread half of the softened cream cheese over the layered salami slices, ensuring a smooth and consistent layer.
- Add banana peppers: Sprinkle half of the finely chopped banana peppers evenly over the cream cheese layer to add tangy flavor and texture.
- Roll the log: Carefully and tightly roll the salami, cream cheese, and banana peppers into a log shape, then wrap the log securely in plastic wrap to maintain its form.
- Repeat for second log: Repeat steps 1 through 4 with the remaining salami slices, cream cheese, and banana peppers to create a second pinwheel log.
- Chill: Place both wrapped logs in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the rolls to firm up for easier slicing.
- Slice and serve: Remove the chilled logs from the refrigerator, unwrap them, and slice into individual pinwheels approximately 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading and smooth texture.
- Banana peppers can be substituted with mild pepperoncini or pickled jalapeños for a different flavor profile.
- Wrap the logs tightly to maintain shape during chilling and slicing.
- These pinwheels can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor.
- For easier slicing, use a sharp knife and cut with a gentle sawing motion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
