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Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Taco Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Easy and delicious pinwheels featuring a savory taco-seasoned cream cheese filling rolled up in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for parties or snacks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix Or 2 tablespoons homemade seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Milk or Heavy Cream For smoother consistency
  • 1/4 cup Pico de Gallo or Salsa Drained well
For Assembly
  • 6 large Flour Tortillas Soft flour tortillas, about 10 inches

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the entire packet of taco seasoning mix. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until completely smooth and uniform in color.
  2. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, milk (or cream), and the well-drained pico de gallo or salsa into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately one-sixth of the taco cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about a half-inch border clear on one long edge.
  4. Starting from the long edge opposite the clear border, tightly roll the tortilla into a compact log. Once rolled, wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Place all wrapped tortilla logs into the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours, or until firm. This step is crucial for clean slicing.
  6. When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the logs. Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Serve immediately or keep chilled until serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add 1/4 cup of finely chopped pickled jalapeƱos to the cream cheese mixture. Ensure tortillas are warmed slightly before assembly if they are stiff, to prevent cracking during rolling.