Description
Cheesecake Party Pinwheels are creamy, dreamy cheesecake filling wrapped in soft tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. They’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet snack. With the rich flavors of cheesecake and customizable toppings, these pinwheels are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4–6 large flour tortillas (or smaller ones for mini pinwheels)
- Fresh fruit toppings (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Optional: chocolate drizzle, graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and add heavy cream to form a spreadable consistency. - Prepare the Tortillas:
Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. Cut large tortillas in half for bite-sized pinwheels. - Spread the Cheesecake Filling:
Evenly spread the cheesecake mixture onto the tortillas, leaving a small border around the edges. - Add Your Toppings:
Add fruit toppings (such as berries or jam). For extra crunch, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the cream cheese layer. - Roll Up the Tortillas:
Roll each tortilla tightly with the filling inside, sealing the edges gently. - Slice the Pinwheels:
Slice the rolled tortillas into 1-inch pinwheels. You should get 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla. - Optional Garnish:
Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle more graham cracker crumbs, or garnish with fresh fruit. - Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the pinwheels for 30 minutes to an hour to firm up. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Make ahead: These can be prepared a day before. Store in the fridge wrapped tightly.
- Mini version: Use smaller tortillas for bite-sized pinwheels.
- Flavor variations: Add lemon zest or peanut butter for variety. For a vegan version, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg