Pinwheels Recipe: The Party Appetizer That Disappears in Minutes
Pinwheels are the easiest party appetizer you can make — and the most popular. Here are the best pinwheel recipes, all built around Yooze It Sauce® as the zero sugar spread.
Pinwheels Recipe: The Party Appetizer That Disappears in Minutes
Pinwheels are the most reliable party appetizer. They are easy to make, easy to transport, can be made ahead, and they disappear faster than anything else on the table.
The secret is the spread. Here are the best pinwheel recipes, all built around Yooze It Sauce® Original.
The Technique
All pinwheels follow the same basic technique:
- Lay a large flour tortilla flat
- Spread the sauce to the edges
- Add fillings in an even layer
- Roll tightly from one end
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours)
- Slice into 1-inch rounds with a sharp knife
The refrigeration step is critical — it firms up the roll so the pinwheels hold their shape when sliced.
Pinwheel #1: The Classic Turkey
- Large flour tortilla
- Yooze It Sauce® spread to the edges
- Cream cheese (thin layer)
- Sliced turkey
- Romaine lettuce
- Tomato (thin sliced, patted dry)
- Swiss cheese
Pinwheel #2: The BLT
- Large flour tortilla
- Yooze It Sauce® spread to the edges
- Bacon (crumbled)
- Romaine lettuce
- Tomato (thin sliced, patted dry)
- Cheddar cheese
Pinwheel #3: The Buffalo Chicken
- Large flour tortilla
- Yooze It Sauce® spread to the edges
- Cream cheese (thin layer)
- Shredded rotisserie chicken (tossed in hot sauce)
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Celery (thin sliced)
- Green onion
Pinwheel #4: The Italian
- Large flour tortilla
- Yooze It Sauce® spread to the edges
- Cream cheese (thin layer)
- Salami
- Pepperoni
- Provolone
- Roasted red peppers
- Pepperoncini
- Fresh basil
Pinwheel #5: The Veggie
- Large flour tortilla
- Yooze It Sauce® spread to the edges
- Cream cheese (thin layer)
- Cucumber (thin sliced)
- Red bell pepper
- Spinach
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Kalamata olives
Make-Ahead Tips
Pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. Slice right before serving for the cleanest cuts.
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