Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels 🥕🧀🌿 Crisp, Cool, and Creamy With a Garden-Fresh Crunch in Every Bite

These pinwheels are all about texture and balance: a creamy herbed base wrapped around bright, crisp veggies and rolled into soft tortillas. Perfect for make-ahead trays, lunchboxes, or quick snacks with zero heat and maximum freshness.

Ingredients (Makes ~20–24 pinwheels)

For the filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp dried dill or Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh veggies (finely chopped or julienned)

• ½ red bell pepper
• ½ cucumber (seeds removed)
• 1 small carrot
• ¼ cup shredded purple cabbage
• 2 tbsp green onions or chives
• Optional: baby spinach or arugula leaves

For assembly

• 3 large flour tortillas (plain, spinach, or tomato basil)

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the base

• In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.

Step 2: Prep the veggies

• Finely chop all veggies into small, uniform pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel if needed to avoid sogginess.

Step 3: Spread and layer

• Lay out a tortilla and spread a third of the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges. Sprinkle a generous handful of chopped veggies over the top in an even layer. Press down gently.

Step 4: Roll and chill

• Roll the tortilla up tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 5: Slice and serve

• Unwrap and cut into ¾-inch pinwheels with a sharp knife. Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready.

Flavor Variations

• Add sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or roasted red peppers
• Use flavored cream cheese (chive, veggie, garden herb)
• Add hummus or pesto for extra depth
• Swap tortillas for lavash or whole wheat wraps
• Use pickled veggies or kimchi for a tangy twist

Pro Tips

• Chop veggies finely so rolls stay tight and clean
• Blot any wet veggies (like cucumber) to avoid soggy pinwheels
• Let cream cheese come to room temp for smooth spreading
• Use a serrated knife for clean slicing

Final Thoughts

Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels are crisp, cool, and endlessly flexible — a refreshing bite-sized snack that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. Whether for lunchboxes or party boards, they bring the garden wherever they go.

Spread it. Stack it. Swirl in the color. 🥕🧀🌿

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