Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Printable)
Colorful Italian pinwheels with salami, ham, provolone, pesto cream cheese and crisp veggies, perfect for parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons pesto
→ Meats & Cheeses
04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked deli ham
06 - 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
09 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened cream cheese with pesto until smooth.
02 - Place one tortilla on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the surface, reaching near the edges.
03 - Arrange slices of salami, then ham, followed by provolone cheese evenly over the cream cheese-spread tortilla.
04 - Distribute diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a generous handful of baby spinach leaves over the meats and cheese.
05 - Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape.
06 - Repeat spreading, layering, and rolling with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Wrap each assembled roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm for clean slicing.
08 - Unwrap each roll. Using a sharp serrated knife, trim the ends and cut each roll into 6 even pinwheels.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- If you’ve ever wanted a platter to vanish within minutes at a gathering, these pinwheels are your secret weapon.
- The combo of zesty pesto, creamy cheese, and crunchy veggies wedged into soft wraps will win over even the pickiest guests.
02 -
- I once skipped chilling the rolls and wound up with smeared, uneven slices—not worth the shortcut.
- Mixing the cream cheese cold just results in lumps, so always let it warm up for perfect spreading.
03 -
- Microwave tortillas briefly if they feel stiff—room temperature tortillas roll up smoothly and won’t tear.
- Arrange ingredients in thin, even layers for prettier spirals and easier slicing.