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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers/Snacks

    Published: Feb 3, 2016 · Modified: Dec 28, 2021 by Usha Rao

    Fiesta Pinwheels, Yummy Party Food

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    Fiesta pinwheels are make ahead finger food and great appetizers to serve at parties. These make a filling lunch as well when served as a roll.

    A platter of Fiesta pinwheels .

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • How to Prepare?
    • How to Serve?
    • Fiesta Pinwheel Recipe

    About the Recipe

    Fiesta pinwheels are a quick and easy snack prepared in a jiffy and is also a make ahead food. Prepare Mexican flavored pinwheels by spreading a cream cheese spread on tortillas, roll and slice into pinwheels.

    Fiesta pinwheels are a great snack for any day, for holiday entertaining, picnics and for game dat gatherings. Prepare pinwheels a day before the party and chill. These taste even better the next day. Consider these yummy pinwheels for your next party and you won’t be disappointed!

    A platter full of pinwheels with a bowl of salsa on the side.

    How to Prepare?

    Prepare a cream cheese spread by mixing some sour cream, olives, scallions, salsa and seasoning. Spread flavored cream cheese on tortillas, roll it like a jelly roll, refrigerate for at least a couple of hours before slicing into pinwheels.

    How to Serve?

    Serve Fiesta pinwheels with some salsa or picante sauce. Serve these as starters when entertaining or as a snack. You can take these for road trips, picnics and pack in your lunch box. Sometimes I eat the rolls as it for lunch without refrigerating and slicing. These are rich, heavy and make a good filling meal as well.

    A Pinterest pin of fiesta pinwheels in a platter along with a bowl of salsa, and some napkins & forks on the side

    Fiesta Pinwheel Recipe

    Adapted from: Taste of Home

    A platter of Fiesta pinwheels and a bowl of salsa

    Fiesta Pinwheels

    Make ahead, easy fiesta pinwheels are a delicious finger food and a crowd pleaser. Great for entertaining, to pack in lunch boxes and to take on picnics.
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    Course: Snack, Starters
    Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 48 - 56 pinwheels
    Calories: 35kcal
    Author: Usha Rao

    Ingredients

    • ½ package or 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened (I used Philadelphia cream cheese)
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream
    • 2 tbsp. Picante Sauce I used mild salsa, check note below
    • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
    • Dash of Garlic Powder
    • 1 can 2.25 oz. sliced Ripe Olives, drained and chopped
    • ½ can 2 oz. chopped Green Chilies, drained (approx. 2 tbsp)
    • ½ cup finely shredded Cheddar Cheese
    • 2 Green Onions ~ Scallions finely chopped (approx. ¼ cup)
    • 8 small Flour Tortillas
    • Salsa to serve the pinwheels

    Instructions

    • Microwave cream cheese for 15 – 20 seconds to soften it.
    • In a bowl beat together cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce (salsa), taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth.
    • Mix in olives, green chilies, cheddar cheese and scallions.
    • Taste the spread and adjust seasoning. It is a bit on milder side to my taste. Check note below.
    • Spread about 1 – 2 tablespoon of cheese spread on each tortilla and roll it up like a jelly-roll.
    • Wrap in a plastic or saran wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. I wrapped some of the rolls in aluminum foil and would recommend a plastic or saran wrap instead.
    • Slice each roll into 1” pinwheel and serve with some salsa.

    Notes

    • I never tasted picante sauce and from what I have read online, salsa is a good substitute for picante sauce and vice versa. I used store bought mild salsa and would recommend hot salsa for spicy fiesta pinwheels.
    • The spread is mildly spiced and would recommend adding some hot salsa or some paprika for spicy pinwheels. Again, the pinwheels taste good as it is but for some kick and a spicy flavor, adjust the spice level to taste.
    • I used small tortillas and the original recipe called for 4 (10”) tortillas.
    • Nutrition - Values are approximate.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Priya Srinivasan says

      January 12, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      wow, perfect finger food usha! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Priya Kumar says

      January 01, 2018 at 9:28 am

      pin wheels came out so well. Perfect looks and must be delicious

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh says

      December 31, 2017 at 4:28 am

      And those fiesta pinwheels are simply fabulous and highly irresistible, beautiful captures.

      Reply
    4. vaishalisabnani says

      December 26, 2017 at 8:56 am

      I love your updated clicks and the pinwheels are really tempting me .

      Reply
    5. harini says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Perfect for parties. I like it that they are very flexible to make as well.

      Reply
    6. Pavani says

      February 14, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      This was one of the recipes I bookmarked from Taste of Home, I even bought the ingredients but didn't get a chance to make them. Your pinwheels look so yummy!! Perfect party food.

      Reply
    7. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      February 09, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      what a super quick and easy dish to put together - would be great for parties

      Reply
    8. Nalini says

      February 06, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Cute looking and attractive fiesta pinwheels.. Perfect party snack.

      Reply
    9. Sowmya:) says

      February 06, 2016 at 9:35 am

      I was thinking of making these too. Yours look just like the original. Yumm

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh says

      February 06, 2016 at 8:01 am

      Omg, wat an awesome and attractive fiesta pinwheels, my kids will definitely love to have this pinwheels.

      Reply
    11. Kalyani says

      February 06, 2016 at 4:40 am

      Bookmarking to
      Try these with some minor substitutions .. My kids would love this for any party 🙂

      Reply
    12. Srivalli says

      February 04, 2016 at 6:34 am

      Ah you have got something I had shortlisted as well..your pinwheels are so inviting usha..good to have you back..

      Reply
    13. gayathriraani says

      February 03, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      That is a wonderful pinwheel Usha. Looks so delicious.

      Reply
    14. Vaishali Sabnani says

      February 03, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Fantastic idea ! will definitely try them , I am sure they will be a great hit .

      Reply
    15. Varada says

      February 03, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      I love this idea! And the fact it is eaten cold would make it great in the lunch box.

      Reply
    16. Rajani says

      February 03, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Bookmarking this Usha!

      Reply
    17. srividhya says

      February 03, 2016 at 11:19 am

      I have this theme coming up too. Not sure what to pick. These pinwheels has come out very well.

      Reply
    18. cookingwithsapana says

      February 03, 2016 at 10:32 am

      I also choose those fiesta pinwheels but later opted out as I did not had the tortilla wraps and I was too lazy to cook them.The pinwheels looks very tempting and I like those cute forks that you brought from your last trip.

      Reply
    19. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 03, 2016 at 9:55 am

      I had made these pinwheels last Christmas for my husband's work party and it was such a hit. I also had kept it milder since there were many people eating it, but when making just for us, I make it a little more spicier. They are perfect for lunch boxes as well. Looks delicious!

      Reply

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