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Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly Pinwheels

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly Pinwheels are the perfect combo of creamy, spicy, and just a touch sweet. With smooth cream cheese, zesty pepper jelly, and crunchy veggies all wrapped up in a soft tortilla, these bite-sized snacks are ideal for parties, potlucks, or a flavorful mid-day snack. They’re make-ahead friendly, no cooking required, and gone in seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sweet heat pepper jelly
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sweet heat pepper jelly, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Spread the mixture: Lay out a flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture across the tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  3. Roll it up: Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other, forming a snug log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  4. Chill to set: Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This helps the filling firm up and makes slicing easier.
  5. Slice and serve: Unwrap the chilled rolls and slice them into 1-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
  6. Enjoy: Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  1. Be sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to ensure a smooth, easy spread.
  2. Use a serrated knife to slice the chilled rolls cleanly without squishing them.
  3. Don’t skip the chilling step it helps everything hold together beautifully when slicing.
  4. Taste the filling before spreading to adjust sweetness, spice, or salt if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
  • Method: No-Cook, Assembly
  • Cuisine: American, Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 2–3 pinwheels
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pinwheels, sweet heat, pepper jelly, no bake appetizer, cream cheese pinwheels, tortilla roll-ups, party snack, make ahead, spicy appetizer

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