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Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 40 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Ups are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Cream cheese is blended with garlic powder, dried shallots, fresh herbs, and chopped sweet mini peppers, then spread onto large flour tortillas, rolled tightly, chilled, and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels full of flavor and color.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese blocks (2 blocks)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried shallots
  • 8 oz sweet mini peppers, about 1 cup chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Wraps

  • 6 large flour tortillas (around 12 inches)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried shallots, chopped sweet mini peppers, fresh dill, and fresh chives. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper as needed, keeping in mind the flavors will intensify after chilling.
  2. Assemble the Roll Ups: Spread the cream cheese mixture thinly and evenly over each large flour tortilla. Starting from one end, roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape to ensure the filling stays intact.
  3. Chill the Rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in cling wrap to seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. This chilling step helps the flavors meld and firms up the roll for easy slicing.
  4. Slice and Serve: Using a very sharp knife, slice the rolled tortillas into 3/4 inch to 1 inch thick pinwheels. For the cleanest cuts, wipe the knife clean between slices. Serve these roll ups cold or at room temperature. The flavors deepen the longer they chill, making them perfect for advance preparation.

Notes

  • Use large (around 12-inch) flour tortillas for easier rolling and to get more pinwheels per roll.
  • Be sure to chill the rolls well before slicing to ensure clean edges and maintain shape.
  • Feel free to swap sweet mini peppers with finely chopped bell peppers or use other fresh herbs like parsley or basil for variation.
  • These roll ups can be made a day in advance and stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
  • Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts to prevent filling from smearing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/cream-cheese-tortilla-roll-ups-recipe/