Cream Cheese and Salami Italian Pinwheels Recipe
Italian Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring soft tortillas layered with creamy cream cheese, savory salami, spicy pepperoni, and melted cheese. Perfect for parties, snacks, or quick bites, these bite-sized roll-ups combine classic Italian deli flavors in a fun and visually appealing way.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz sliced salami
- 6 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, soften the cream cheese until smooth. Spread an even layer of cream cheese onto each tortilla, ensuring the edges are covered to help seal the pinwheels.
- Add meats: Arrange the slices of salami and pepperoni evenly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the meats for added flavor and texture.
- Roll the tortillas: Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one edge to the other to form a compact log.
- Slice into pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick slices to create bite-sized pinwheels.
- Serve: Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and pepperoni and add roasted vegetables or olives.
- Use whole wheat or flavored tortillas for a different twist.
- Chill the rolled tortillas for 15-30 minutes before slicing to help maintain their shape.
- These pinwheels are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Keywords: Italian pinwheels, appetizer, party snacks, cream cheese rolls, salami pinwheels, pepperoni pinwheels
