Ree Drummond's Pinwheels 3 Ways
Ree Drummond's Pinwheels 3 Ways is a easy American recipe that serves 12. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Food Network on YouTube.
Prep: 35 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 45 min
Cost: $17.10 total, $1.42 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened, room temperature)
- 4 Tbsp Pesto (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 large (10‑inch) Spinach Tortilla (soft, flexible)
- 1 large (10‑inch) Plain Flour Tortilla (standard white flour tortilla)
- 1 large (10‑inch) Jalapeño Cheddar Tortilla (spicy flavored tortilla)
- 2 Tbsp Sun‑Dried Tomatoes (chopped, oil‑packed)
- 2 Tbsp Artichoke Hearts (canned, drained and finely chopped)
- 2 Tbsp Black Olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped)
- 6 slices Pepperoni (cut into small strips)
- 6 slices Salami (cut into small strips)
- 4 slices Prosciutto (torn into bite‑size pieces)
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese (shredded)
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Mini Peppers (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tbsp Hot Cherry Peppers (thinly sliced, seeds removed if less heat desired)
- 1/4 cup Arugula (fresh, loosely packed)
- 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Make Cream Cheese Pesto Spread
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and pesto. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Veggie Toppings
Chop sun‑dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, and fresh spinach. Set aside in a small bowl.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Charcuterie Toppings
Slice pepperoni, salami, and prosciutto into thin strips; shred Swiss cheese. Mix together in a bowl.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Spicy Toppings
Slice sweet mini peppers and hot cherry peppers thinly; shred pepper jack cheese and combine with arugula in a bowl.
Time: PT5M
Spread Cream Cheese Mixture on Spinach Tortilla
Lay the spinach tortilla flat on parchment. Using the spatula, spread about one‑third of the cream cheese mixture evenly, reaching all the way to the edges.
Time: PT3M
Assemble Veggie Pinwheel
Sprinkle the prepared veggie toppings over the spread tortilla, then roll tightly from one side to the other, tucking as you go. Slice the roll into 8 equal pinwheels, seam side down on the platter.
Time: PT5M
Spread Cream Cheese Mixture on Plain Tortilla
Place the plain tortilla on a clean surface and spread the remaining one‑third of the cream cheese mixture to the edges.
Time: PT3M
Assemble Charcuterie Pinwheel
Evenly distribute the pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, and shredded Swiss cheese over the spread tortilla. Roll tightly, slice into 8 pinwheels, and place seam side down next to the veggie ones.
Time: PT5M
Spread Cream Cheese Mixture on Jalapeño Cheddar Tortilla
Lay the jalapeño cheddar tortilla flat and spread the final one‑third of the cream cheese mixture, again reaching the edges.
Time: PT3M
Assemble Spicy Pinwheel
Scatter sweet mini peppers, hot cherry peppers, arugula, and shredded pepper jack cheese over the spread tortilla. Roll tightly, slice into 8 pinwheels, and arrange on the platter.
Time: PT5M
Chill Pinwheels
Cover the platter loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to set the rolls.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 4°C
Serve
Remove from the fridge, garnish with a few extra sliced peppers if desired, and serve at room temperature.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 7g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Contains dairy, Contains gluten, Contains nuts, Contains meat
Allergens: Dairy, Wheat, Tree nuts (pesto)
Last updated: April 18, 2026






