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Christmas-Tree Spinach Pinwheels

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Festive and fun Christmas-Tree Spinach Pinwheels are a perfect holiday party snack that combines creamy ranch-flavored cream cheese, colorful diced red peppers, green onions, and tender turkey slices rolled inside vibrant green spinach tortillas. These make-ahead pinwheels are sliced into bite-size rounds and arranged in a charming Christmas tree shape with a pretzel stick as the trunk, making them an adorable and delicious addition to any holiday spread or lunchbox.

Ingredients

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Pinwheel Ingredients

  • 4 large spinach tortillas
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 8 oz thin sliced turkey

Decoration

  • Pretzel sticks (for the tree trunks)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the whipped cream cheese with the ranch seasoning until well combined to create a flavorful spread.
  2. Spread the mixture: Evenly spread a generous layer of the ranch cream cheese over each spinach tortilla, covering the entire surface to the edges for maximum flavor in every bite.
  3. Add fillings: Sprinkle diced red pepper and sliced green onions evenly over the cream cheese layer, then layer the thin sliced turkey evenly on top of the vegetables.
  4. Roll the tortillas: Starting at one edge, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape to keep the filling secure and hold the shape well.
  5. Chill the rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. This step firms the rolls for easier slicing and helps flavors meld.
  6. Slice into pinwheels: Remove the plastic and carefully slice each roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife for clean rounds.
  7. Assemble the tree: Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter in a triangle or Christmas tree shape, layering them to create a festive presentation.
  8. Add the trunk: Insert a pretzel stick vertically at the base of the tree arrangement to serve as the tree trunk for decorative effect.

Notes

  • Use whipped cream cheese for easier spreading and lighter texture.
  • Chilling time can be extended up to 2 hours for firmer rolls and better slicing.
  • Substitute turkey with ham or vegetarian deli slices for variation.
  • These pinwheels can be made a day ahead and kept tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
  • For gluten-free, use gluten-free spinach tortillas and gluten-free pretzel sticks.

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