Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Printable)
Bite-sized Italian pinwheels with salami, provolone, pesto cream cheese and crisp veggies—serve chilled or at room temp.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons pesto
→ Meats & Cheeses
04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked deli ham
06 - 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
09 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and pesto until fully integrated.
02 - Place one flour tortilla on a clean cutting board. Spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface, reaching near the edges.
03 - Arrange a layer of Genoa salami, followed by smoked deli ham and provolone cheese evenly across the cream cheese base.
04 - Scatter diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a handful of spinach leaves over the meats and cheese.
05 - Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla into a compact log.
06 - Repeat layering and rolling steps with remaining tortillas and ingredients to create four logs.
07 - Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to ensure clean slicing.
08 - Unwrap each log, trim the ends, and slice each into six even pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife.
09 - Place pinwheels onto a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Pinwheels always disappear fast, but these particular Italian ones have a creamy, herby kick that's hard to resist.
- They're ridiculously quick and just messy enough to be a little fun in the kitchen, plus the end result looks fancier than the effort required.
02 -
- The first time I tried slicing right after rolling, the pinwheels squished and fillings spilled—chilling is non-negotiable for neat spirals.
- Mixing the pesto with the cream cheese evenly avoids random, overpowering pesto pockets in the final bite.
03 -
- Dry freshly diced veggies before layering—they release surprising amounts of moisture, which can leave your pinwheels limp.
- If you plan to transport, keep the uncut logs wrapped until you arrive for the neatest slices.