Easy Tortilla Pinwheels (Printable)

Colorful bite-sized tortillas with creamy savory filling. Perfect for parties and snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

→ Creamy Filling

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
06 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
07 - 1/4 cup finely chopped black olives
08 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Beat the cream cheese and sour cream together in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in the cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread one-quarter of the filling evenly over the tortilla, ensuring coverage reaches the edges.
04 - Roll the tortilla up tightly from one end to the other. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
05 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm for easier slicing.
06 - Unwrap and slice each roll into 6 pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These disappear faster than any other appetizer Ive ever served
  • You can prep everything the night before and slice them right before guests arrive
  • The creamy filling lands somewhere between comfort food and party fancy
02 -
  • I tried skipping the refrigeration step once and the rolls fell apart when I cut them
  • Use your sharpest knife and wipe it clean between rolls for the prettiest spirals
03 -
  • If your tortillas are stiff, microwave them for 10 seconds each before filling
  • These actually taste better the next day when the flavors have had time to hang out

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