These Italian Pinwheels are made by wrapping turkey, salami, pepperoni and pepperoncini peppers in a tortilla or wrap. You get zesty flavors in every bite!
Perfect for serving as an appetizer or packing into a lunch box.
Pinwheels or wraps
It really doesn't matter what you call these, Italian pinwheel wraps or roll-ups, they all are the same thing and all equally delicious!
These pinwheels make a perfect appetizer, but we also love them for lunch or even a light dinner. They are perfect for packing into small containers and taking on a picnic or we often take them on the boat when we go fishing.
Reminiscent of an Italian sub sandwich, but made in an easy-to-eat bite-size slice. Fill with your favorite deli meats and add your favorite toppings.
We love pinwheels in our house and make them often. Some favorites are Turkey and Bacon Wraps, Veggie Pinwheels, and Roasted Chile Pinwheels.
Key ingredients
Ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Wrap - Use large burrito-size tortillas or wraps. Pick your favorite flavor or use a variety of wraps. They are available in plain, spinach, or tomato. The fun colors make a great presentation.
- Turkey - Use sliced deli turkey. You could also use ham if you prefer.
- Salami - Use your favorite type of salami. Hard salami or genoa work well.
- Pepperoni - Adds extra flavor! You could use regular pepperoni or turkey pepperoni.
- Provolone Cheese - It works well with these flavors, but you can use your favorite type of sliced cheese. Some options include cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda.
- Cream Cheese - This is the base for the spread.
- Roasted Bell Peppers - Use sweet bell peppers, not spicy ones. You can purchase a jar of roasted red peppers or roast your own.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. You'll drain off the oil, but a little bit will still cling to the tomatoes adding extra flavor to the spread.
- Italian Seasoning - Added to the spread for extra flavor
- White Wine Vinegar - Adds just a touch of zest to the spread. It also helps make the cream cheese softer and more spreadable.
- Lettuce - Adds crunch and texture to the wrap. I use green leaf, but romaine or iceberg lettuce also works well.
- Pepperoncini - Adds such great flavor and a bit of crunch. You could also use banana peppers.
Step by step directions
How to make it
In this section I share step by step photos, techniques and a general overview. For detailed instructions check the printable recipe card below.
- Mix softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth and creamy
- Add vinegar and herbs and mix well
- Fold in chopped roasted peppers and sundried tomatoes
- Spread about ¼ of the cream cheese mixture over the top of a tortilla or wrap
- Add cheese, turkey, salami, and pepperoni down the center
- Top with pepperoncini and lettuce
- Roll up and place seam side down. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Serve right away or cover and refrigerate
Recipe tips
- Start with room-temperature cream cheese
- The cream cheese mixture can be made and then refrigerated until ready to use. Allow mixture to soften before spreading onto tortillas.
- These pinwheels are versatile and you can add or omit any ingredient
- If adding something very wet or juicy like tomatoes, eat the pinwheels immediately or they will become soggy.
- If making ahead of time, wrap the uncut pinwheel tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat. Then slice and serve.
- To help prevent the pinwheels from unrolling, place the cut ends next to another pinwheel.
- Prepared pinwheels are best eaten within 2-3 days
Frequently asked questions
In order to fit all the ingredients and roll them up into a pinwheel, use large burrito-size tortillas or wraps. They should be at least 10-12 inches across the center of the tortilla.
When wrapped and stored in the refrigerator, Italian pinwheels should last for 2-3 days.
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Italian Pinwheels
Equipment
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons sun dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
Pinwheels
- 4 wraps or large tortillas
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices deli turkey
- 16 slices salami
- 20 slices pepperoni
- ½ cup pepperoncini (sliced)
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Mix softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth and creamy8 ounces cream cheese
- Add vinegar and herbs and mix well2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fold in chopped roasted peppers and sundried tomatoes¼ cup roasted red peppers, 2 teaspoons sun dried tomatoes
- Spread about ¼ of the cream cheese mixture over the top of a tortilla or wrap4 wraps or large tortillas
- Add cheese, turkey, salami, and pepperoni down the center8 slices provolone cheese, 8 slices deli turkey, 16 slices salami, 20 slices pepperoni
- Top with pepperoncinis and lettuce½ cup pepperoncini, 4 lettuce leaves
- Roll up and place seam side down. Trim off ends and slice into 1 inch pieces.
- Serve right away or cover and refrigerate
Notes
- Start with room temperature cream cheese
- The cream cheese mixture can be made ahead of time and then refrigerated until ready to use. Allow mixture to soften before spreading onto tortillas.
- These pinwheels are versatile and you can add or omit any ingredient
- If adding something very wet or juicy like tomatoes, eat the pinwheels right away or they will become soggy.
- If making ahead of time, wrap the uncut pinwheel tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat. Then slice and serve.
- To help prevent the pinwheels from unrolling, place the cut ends next to another pinwheel.
- Prepared pinwheels are best eaten within 2-3 days
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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