Description
Fiesta Pinwheels are a quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring soft flour tortillas filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheddar. Rolled and sliced into bite-sized spirals, these flavorful pinwheels are perfect for parties, snacks, or casual gatherings and pair wonderfully with extra salsa for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mild salsa (preferably Herdez brand)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite shredded cheese)
Assembly
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- Extra salsa, for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then, fold in the salsa and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
- Assemble the pinwheels: Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1/3 cup of the cream cheese mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla, spreading it smoothly. You can add more filling if you prefer a thicker layer.
- Roll the tortillas: Starting from the filled side, roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, keeping the ends open. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice and serve or chill: With a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1 1/2 inch thick pinwheel rounds. Serve immediately with extra salsa for dipping, or wrap the rolled tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- These pinwheels are very versatile and can be made with any shredded cheese of your choice.
- For spicier flavor, use medium or hot salsa instead of mild.
- They can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, making them ideal for parties.
- To keep tortillas pliable, warm them slightly before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 494mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
