Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Print View)
Bite-sized Italian pinwheels with salami, provolone, pesto cream cheese and crisp veggies—party-ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
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 bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese with pesto until smooth and uniform.
02 - Lay one flour tortilla on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread one-fourth of the cream cheese and pesto mixture over the entire surface, leaving a small border at the edge.
03 - Arrange slices of salami, ham, and provolone cheese evenly on top of the spread.
04 - Distribute diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a layer of baby spinach across the cheese.
05 - Starting at one edge, tightly roll up the tortilla into a compact log.
06 - Repeat the layering and rolling process with remaining tortillas and ingredients. Wrap each rolled log securely in plastic wrap.
07 - Refrigerate the wrapped rolls for at least 30 minutes to firm up for clean slicing (optional but advised).
08 - Unwrap each log. With a sharp serrated knife, trim the uneven ends and cut each roll into 6 equal pinwheels.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Pinwheels are sneakily easy to prep ahead, making you the unhurried host everyone envies.
- You get a taste of creamy, tangy, and savory in every pretty bite—it’s a happy-making combination.
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- I learned the hard way that overfilling the wraps causes them to burst and unravel—less is more for neat slices.
- Chilling the rolls before slicing makes a world of difference, giving you sharp, tidy swirls instead of messy smears.
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- Choose the freshest, softest tortillas you can find—they roll tighter and look brighter.
- Spread the filling nearly to the edge, but leave a slim border for tidier rolling and less mess on your hands.