Pinwheel Perfection
These colorful pinwheels are a fun and easy snack, filled with cream cheese, ham, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the pinwheels
- 4 pieces Soft flour tortillas Use soft, fresh tortillas for best results.
- 8 oz Whipped cream cheese Spread all the way to the edges.
- 8 slices Thinly sliced deli ham Can be substituted with turkey for a variation.
- 8 slices Sliced cheddar cheese Other cheese types can be used as variations.
- 1 cup Crisp curly lettuce Dry well before adding.
- 1 cup Ripe cherry tomatoes Slice thinly.
- 1/2 cup Pimiento-stuffed green olives Can be replaced or omitted.
- 10 pieces Crystal cocktail picks Helpful for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Spread a layer of whipped cream cheese over each flour tortilla.
- Layer the deli ham, sliced cheddar cheese, lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, and sliced olives on top of the cream cheese.
- Roll the tortillas tightly from one end to the other.
- Slice the rolled tortillas into pinwheels and secure each piece with a cocktail pick.
- Arrange on a platter and serve as appetizers.
Notes
For best texture, store rolled tortillas before slicing until shortly before serving. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.