Filled with two types of cheese, crumbled bacon, jalapeno and ranch seasoning, these Cream Cheese Spirals make a great appetizer!
This recipe only takes about ten minutes to prepare and there is no cooking involved. After chilling for an hour, you slice and serve!
This recipe makes perfect appetizers for game night, summer party or even as a first course to go along with any of our Family Dinner Ideas.
Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones and friends!
Are you tired of preparing the same appetizers for a family get-together? If so, it's time to introduce something new and exciting!
These delicious cream cheese pinwheels are sure to please everyone. Not only do they look incredible, but they are surprisingly simple to make.
This recipe uses a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip and Dressing, but you could also use my Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix.
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to put this delicious snack together.
Looking for more easy to prepare party appetizers? Try my Warm Bacon Cheese Dip, Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos, Italian Pinwheels or my Homemade Queso Dip.
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How to make flavored cream cheese?
Why spend a ton of money on a small container of flavored cream cheese when you can prepare it yourself at home! The great thing about making them yourself, is you can easily customize to your own taste.
Start with softened cream cheese and then stir in some of your favorite spices and herbs. You can try garlic powder, chili powder or even smoked paprika.
A few favorite herbs to try are chopped dill, chives or Italian seasoning. Once you have all of these items prepped, mix them together in a food processor until they are creamy and smooth.
Now you have homemade flavored cream cheese that you can enjoy with crackers or rolled up in a flour tortilla!
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Spatulas, Set of 3 Professional Angled Offset Spatula
Solid Acacia Wood Serving TraysHidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, Two 8 Ounce Canisters (16 Ounces Total)6 Pcs Plastic Mixing Bowls Set
📋Ingredients
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- You can change this recipe by using a flavored flour tortilla. Try cheddar jalapeno tortillas or spinach tortillas for different flavors. The different colors of tortillas also look great on the appetizer tray.
- You could even add sliced ham on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- How about skipping the Hidden Valley Ranch Flavor and use a taco seasoning instead? Yum!
- Try this recipe for Tortilla Pinwheels that also uses sour cream in the mixture or this one for Hawaiian Tortilla Rollups with ham and pineapple.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: You can use an electric mixer or food processor. Combine the cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and well-blended.
Step 2: Then add in the bacon, chopped jalapenos, cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Divide the mixture evenly between the four tortillas. Spread about ¼ cup of the mixture onto each tortilla.
Step 4: Start at one end and roll each tortilla up. Wrap them with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Expert Tip
Chilling the cream cheese roll-ups in the refrigerator for at least an hour or two is crucial. This helps the ingredients meld together and firms up the tortillas for clean, easy slicing.
How to Slice the Spirals
Step 5: For the best results, wait to slice and serve your cream cheese spirals until just before you're ready to enjoy them. Unwrap them from the plastic wrap to avoid sticking and for a fresh presentation.
Step 6: Place on top of a cutting board and slice. Arrange the slices on top of a serving tray or platter.
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Serving Tips
Place the tortilla roll ups on a platter or cutting board before serving.
You can also serve homemade salsa or homemade guacamole in small bowls.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container and enjoy them within 48 hours.
If you keep them any longer than 48 hours, they could get soggy.
Freezing Tips
These ingredients do not hold up well to freezing.
Top Tip
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it blends well with the cheddar cheese.
It also helps when spreading the mixture on top of the flour tortillas.
Recipe FAQ's
How do you keep cream cheese pinwheels from getting soggy?
Make sure you chill the cream cheese pinwheels before slicing and serving. When the cream cheese gets warm, it will begin to thin out and cause the pinwheels to get soggy.
How many days ahead can you make pinwheels?
You can make the tortilla pinwheels a day ahead of when you plan on serving them. Keep them wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and slice right before you plan on serving them.
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Cream Cheese Spirals
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet powdered Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- ½ cup cheddar cheese; shredded
- 2 jalapenos chopped
- 6 slices cooked bacon; chopped
- 4 12 inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Combine together the cream cheese and dressing mix using either an electric mixer or a food processor.
- Add in the cheddar cheese and combine again.
- Stir in the chopped jalapenoes and the chopped bacon.
- Spread about ¼ cup of the mixture on top of each tortilla.
- Start from one end, and roll each tortilla up until you get to the other end.
- Wrap in either plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Place in refrigerator and chill for a few hours to allow the cream cheese mixture to set.
- When ready to serve, remove the tortillas from the refrigerator, unwrap and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Arrange on a plate or platter to serve.
Notes
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Food nutters says
These made me hungry 🙂
Lois says
Yes, me too! Thank you for visiting!
Sue says
Yum!
David says
Looks great! I think it's realy tasty! I would like to try it
Cheryl @ TFD says
This is my kind of snack to make for company! Sounds so good. Thanks for the recipe.
Blondee says
Those looks so pretty! Mmmm!
Debbie says
Sounds great, and quick and easy. Just my kind of recipe! haha Enjoy your day Lois!
Beth says
I have tried something similar using thinly sliced ham in addition to the other ingredients. They are delicious.