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Christmas Pinwheels

A plate of festive Christmas pinwheel appetizers featuring cream cheese, diced red peppers, celery, green onions, and olives rolled in tortillas and arranged beautifully.

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.

Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Rest Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Description

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.

Ingredients
  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounces each)
  • 1 package ranch salad dressing mix (0.4 ounce)
  • ½ cup minced sweet red pepper
  • ½ cup minced celery
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
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