Description
Spicy jalapeño popper cream cheese pinwheels deliver a mouthwatering twist on classic appetizers, blending creamy textures with zesty heat. Crisp tortillas rolled with rich cream cheese and fiery peppers ensure party guests will devour these irresistible bites in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- ¼ cup (60 g) diced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- ½ cup (120 g) cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions or chives (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mixing Filling: Thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with cheddar, crispy bacon crumbles, minced jalapenos, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a medium mixing bowl until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Rolling Preparation: Position tortilla flat, spread cream cheese mixture evenly across surface, maintaining a small margin around edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Chilling and Shaping: Tightly roll tortilla into a compact log, securely wrap in plastic film, and refrigerate for approximately 60 minutes to solidify mixture and enhance flavor integration.
- Slicing and Presentation: Extract chilled roll from refrigerator, unwrap carefully, and use a razor-sharp knife to cut into precise half-inch medallions. Arrange pinwheels artfully on serving platter, optionally embellishing with additional shredded cheese, diced jalapeno slivers, or fresh cilantro sprigs for visual appeal and complementary flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and easy spreading.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity based on heat preference – remove seeds for milder flavor or add more for extra kick.
- Warm tortillas slightly before spreading filling to increase flexibility and reduce potential cracking during rolling.
- Prepare pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance, storing tightly wrapped in refrigerator to enhance flavor development and maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg