Save A festive and flavorful appetizer featuring smoked turkey, cream cheese, and vibrant vegetables, arranged in a whimsical tree shape perfect for holiday gatherings.
This recipe has become a family favorite during the holidays as it brings fun and flavor together in a unique way.
Ingredients
- 4 large spinach or flour tortillas: 10-inch
- Cream cheese: 170 g (6 oz), softened
- Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tbsp
- Smoked turkey breast: 200 g (7 oz), thinly sliced
- Red bell pepper: 1 medium, finely diced
- Cucumber: 1 small, julienned
- Carrot: 1, peeled and grated
- Chopped fresh chives: 2 tbsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Pretzel sticks: 12 (for tree trunk)
- Fresh parsley sprigs: for tree branches
- Cherry tomatoes: halved (for tree ornaments)
- Yellow bell pepper: sliced into a star shape (for tree topper)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2:
- Lay a tortilla flat. Evenly spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture over the surface, leaving a 1 cm (1/2-inch) border.
- Step 3:
- Layer smoked turkey slices, then scatter with diced red bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, and chives.
- Step 4:
- Tightly roll up the tortilla from one end to the other. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for easier slicing.
- Step 5:
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Step 6:
- Unwrap and slice each roll into 6 pinwheels.
- Step 7:
- Arrange pinwheels on a large platter in the shape of a Christmas tree (wide base, narrowing to a point).
- Step 8:
- Insert pretzel sticks at the bottom for the tree trunk. Decorate with parsley sprigs between pinwheels, cherry tomato halves as ornaments, and a yellow bell pepper star at the top.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This recipe always brings smiles at our family gatherings, especially when the kids help arrange the tree.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat tortillas milk and eggs in mayonnaise Read labels carefully to ensure allergen safety
Nutritional Information
Approx 150 calories per serving with balanced fats carbohydrates and protein ideal for an appetizer
Variations
Add thin slices of cheese for extra richness or try vegetarian with roasted vegetables instead of turkey
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These pinwheels are a quick festive snack that looks impressive and tastes delicious every time
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of tortillas work best?
Large spinach or flour tortillas work well, offering flexibility and a mild taste complementing the fillings.
- → Can I prepare the pinwheels ahead of time?
Yes, rolling and chilling them for at least 30 minutes makes slicing easier and flavors more melded.
- → Are there alternatives to smoked turkey?
Smoked chicken or roast beef can be used for similar smoky flavor profiles.
- → How is the tree shape assembled?
Sliced pinwheels are arranged with a wide base narrowing to a point, pretzel sticks form the trunk, and parsley and cherry tomatoes add decorative touches.
- → What garnishes create the festive appearance?
Parsley sprigs serve as branches, cherry tomato halves as ornaments, and a yellow bell pepper slice as the star topper.