Christmas Pinwheels

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
A Festive Appetizer for the Holidays

These delightful pinwheels are a must-have for any holiday gathering. Easy to make, colorful, and packed with flavor, they’re sure to bring cheer to your holiday spread.

With just 15 minutes of hands-on prep, these pinwheels are perfect for busy hosts looking to make a festive impression with minimal effort.

Christmas Pinwheels

Christmas Pinwheels are a fun, festive appetizer featuring cream cheese and ranch dressing mixed with crunchy vegetables and olives, all rolled up in a tortilla for a bite-sized treat.

A plate of festive Christmas pinwheel appetizers featuring cream cheese, diced red peppers, celery, green onions, and olives rolled in tortillas and arranged beautifully.
Prep Time 15 mins Rest Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing mix until smooth.
  2. Add the minced red pepper, celery, green onions, and olives; mix well.
  3. Spread about ¾ cup of the mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Roll up each tortilla tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate the rolls for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  6. Unwrap and slice into ½-inch pinwheels before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 34kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g4%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 84mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For the best results, keep these pinwheels chilled until serving to maintain their shape and freshness.

Keywords: Christmas appetizers, holiday pinwheels, festive bites
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I make these pinwheels a day ahead?

Yes, you can prepare them up to a day ahead. Keep them wrapped and refrigerated until ready to slice and serve.

What’s the best way to store leftover pinwheels?

Store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and consume within a day or two for optimal freshness.

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