Description
Smoked Turkey Pinwheels with fresh Herb Cream Cheese are a delightful and versatile treat that adds flair to any gathering. With a quick 15-minute prep time, these flavorful pinwheels combine the creamy richness of herb-infused Neufchatel cheese with tender smoked turkey slices and vibrant spinach. Perfect for appetizers, light lunches, or snacks, they cater to all occasions and can easily be customized to suit your tastes. Kids will enjoy helping to assemble these fun bites, making them a fantastic family-friendly option. Whether served at parties or picnics, these pinwheels are sure to impress with their delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Neufchatel Cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
- 2 Scallions (sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Kosher Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 large (9-inch) Flour Tortilla (regular or gluten-free)
- 3 slices Smoked Turkey (packaged)
- ¼ cup fresh Baby Spinach leaves with stems removed (about 20 leaves)
- 1–2 tablespoons grated Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend softened Neufchatel cheese, chopped basil, sliced scallions, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Microwave the tortilla covered in damp paper towels for 15 seconds until pliable.
- Spread the herb cream cheese evenly over the tortilla. Layer with spinach leaves, smoked turkey, and cheddar cheese.
- Roll the tortilla tightly and slice into ¾ inch pinwheels. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pinwheels (about 90g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg