Description

These Pepperoni Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, Italian dressing mix, and shredded mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in flour tortillas with pepperoni slices. Perfect for parties or snack time, they require no cooking and are ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained (1 can)
2.25 ounces sliced black olives, drained (1 small can)
1 packet Italian dressing mix
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Assembly

4 ounces pepperoni slices
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized) or 8 small flour tortillas

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the softened cream cheese, drained diced tomatoes, drained sliced black olives, Italian dressing mix, and shredded mozzarella cheese until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Assemble the Pinwheels: Spread one-fourth of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface of each large flour tortilla. Then, layer pepperoni slices evenly on top of the mixture on each tortilla.
Roll and Chill: Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape, then wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set and firm up for easier slicing.
Slice and Serve: After chilling, slice off the ends of each rolled tortilla, then cut each roll into eight pinwheel slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a spicier version, consider using spicy pepperoni or adding crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure easy mixing and a creamy texture.
These pinwheels can be prepped a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated until serving.
You can substitute black olives with green olives or omit them if desired.
Use large burrito-sized tortillas for easier rolling and to get more pinwheels per tortilla.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Pepperoni Pinwheels, appetizer, cream cheese, Italian dressing, no bake, party snack, easy appetizer, finger food