Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe

Spicy, cheesy, and oh-so-easy! These Cream Cheese Ranch Pinwheels are perfect for parties, game day, or a quick weeknight snack. Creamy cream cheese is blended with zesty ranch, then combined with pimentos, olives, and jalapeños for a flavor explosion. Chill for an hour to set, then slice and enjoy! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 272.4 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Cream Cheese Pinwheels

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How to Make Cream Cheese Pinwheels

  1. Soften 8 ounces of cream cheese to room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 1 packet (1 ounce) of powdered ranch dressing mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped pimentos, 1/4 cup of chopped black olives, and 2 tablespoons of finely diced jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference).
  4. Lay out 6 large flour tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla using a rubber spatula, leaving a small border.
  5. Tightly roll each tortilla from one of the long sides.
  6. Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the filling to set.
  7. Once chilled, use a sharp knife to slice each tortilla roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

31g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cream Cheese Pinwheels?

Cream Cheese Pinwheels takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cream Cheese Pinwheels?

Cream Cheese Pinwheels has approximately 272.4 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cream Cheese Pinwheels?

The key ingredients for Cream Cheese Pinwheels are Flour Tortillas, Cream Cheese, Pitted Black Olives, Pimientos, Ranch Dressing, Jalapenos. See the full list with measurements above.

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