Description
Creamy spinach pinwheels blend Mediterranean flavors with simple ingredients for an elegant appetizer. Crisp pastry and herbed filling create a delightful party snack you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for optimal cooking.
- Mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and garlic powder in a bowl until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and create a smooth, consistent filling.
- Unfold each tortilla and spread the spinach mixture evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, creating a compact cylinder that will hold the filling securely.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortilla into uniform bite-sized pinwheels approximately 1-inch thick.
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other for even browning.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil to enhance golden color and add a subtle sheen.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, watching for a crisp, golden-brown exterior that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap tortillas with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful pinwheels.
- Reduce cheese quantity for a lighter version, using low-fat cream cheese and part-skim mozzarella without compromising flavor.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding finely chopped herbs like basil or dill, introducing extra freshness and complexity to the filling.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, making party prep easier and allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg