Description
Mexican Pinwheels are a colorful, flavorful appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables rolled inside soft flour tortillas. These easy no-cook pinwheel wraps are perfect for parties, snacks, or light meals, offering a delightful combination of Tex-Mex flavors with a creamy, tangy filling. Quick to assemble and prepare ahead, they make a convenient, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Vegetables and Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Base
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, taco seasoning, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add vegetables and mix-ins: Gently fold in the black beans, corn kernels, finely diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the creamy cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling on tortillas: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous and even layer of the prepared filling over the entire surface of each tortilla.
- Roll and chill: Starting from one edge, tightly roll up each tortilla into a log shape. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap to keep its shape and prevent drying. Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for at least 1 hour to firm up the filling and make slicing easier.
- Slice into pinwheels: After chilling, unwrap each roll and cut it into 1-inch wide slices to create the individual pinwheel pieces.
- Serve: Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and serve cold or at room temperature as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, finely dice a jalapeño and add it to the filling mixture.
- These pinwheels can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- If desired, garnish with extra chopped cilantro or a drizzle of salsa for added flavor and presentation.
