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Spinach Goat Cheese Sun Dried Tomato Pinwheels Recipe

Spinach Goat Cheese Sun Dried Tomato Pinwheels Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Mediterranean-inspired pinwheels blend tangy goat cheese, earthy spinach, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes into elegant party appetizers. Perfect for social gatherings, these rolled delights promise sophisticated flavor in each delectable bite you’ll savor.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 flour tortillas (810 inches)
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) crumbled goat cheese
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) spinach leaves, chopped

Flavor Enhancers:

  • ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato oil (from sun dried tomato jar)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Garnish/Optional:

  • Additional goat cheese (remaining ⅓ cup)

Instructions

  1. Combine softened cream cheese, of crumbled goat cheese, and sun-dried tomato oil in a compact mixing vessel, whisking with an electric mixer until achieving a velvety, homogeneous consistency.
  2. Lay out the tortillas on a clean, flat surface and meticulously spread the cream cheese blend across each tortilla, ensuring an even, edge-to-edge coating.
  3. Generously distribute sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped fresh spinach leaves, toasted pine nuts, and the remaining goat cheese crumbles uniformly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Carefully initiate the rolling process from one edge, applying gentle pressure to create a tightly wound cylindrical shape, maintaining an even thickness throughout.
  5. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the rolled tortilla into approximately 1.5-inch (3.8-centimeter) pinwheel segments, creating uniform, bite-sized appetizers.
  6. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting them with the spiral pattern facing upward to showcase the vibrant ingredient layers within each delicate morsel.

Notes

  • Prep these delightful pinwheels ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, storing them wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.
  • Toast pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delicious crunch to the pinwheels.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and goat cheese for smoother, easier spreading and better blending of ingredients.
  • Choose soft flour tortillas that are pliable and fresh to ensure easy rolling without cracking.
  • Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry with paper towels to prevent excess oil from making the tortillas soggy.
  • Slice pinwheels with a sharp serrated knife for clean, precise cuts that maintain their beautiful spiral shape.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snacks
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg