Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Printable Version)
Colorful Italian pinwheels with pesto cream cheese, salami, provolone and crisp veggies—party-ready bites.
# What You Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons pesto
→ Meats & Cheeses
04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked deli ham
06 - 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
09 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and pesto until fully combined and smooth.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board and evenly spread one quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the surface, leaving a small border at the edges.
03 - Place a layer of Genoa salami, followed by smoked deli ham, then provolone cheese on top of the cream cheese layer.
04 - Scatter diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a portion of spinach leaves evenly across the meats and cheese.
05 - Tightly roll the tortilla from one edge to form a compact log shape.
06 - Repeat the filling and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to assist with slicing.
08 - Unwrap the chilled rolls. Using a sharp serrated knife, trim the ends and cut each log into 6 equal pinwheels.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You can make these ahead, and they somehow taste even better after chilling in the fridge—the flavors really meld together.
- Each colorful slice looks so fancy but takes barely 20 minutes, a secret shortcut for impressing at parties or lunches alike.
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- If you rush the chilling step, the pinwheels squish and fillings slide out—it’s worth the wait for picture-perfect slices.
- I once used regular cream cheese straight from the fridge, and spreading it tore my tortilla: let it soften for mess-free rolling.
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- A serrated knife is your secret weapon for clean, pretty slices.
- Pressing the logs gently as you roll makes sure they hold their shape and don’t fall apart on the platter.