Pesto Pinwheels Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These Pesto Pinwheels are a delightful snack perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Made with fresh pesto, cream cheese, and tortillas, they are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.

This Snacks Recipe is not only simple but also versatile, allowing you to customize the fillings to your liking. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a tasty treat.

Easy Pesto Pinwheels Recipe

These Pesto Pinwheels feature a creamy filling of pesto and cream cheese rolled in tortillas, sliced into bite-sized pieces. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers (optional)
1 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and pesto until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the Mixture: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of the pesto cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Optional Ingredients: If using, layer roasted red peppers and spinach leaves on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Roll the Tortilla: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the tortilla into a log shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy!