Red White and Blue Pinwheels
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These Red White and Blue Pinwheels are the perfect patriotic appetizer for summer parties, backyard barbecues, Memorial Day gatherings, and 4th of July celebrations.
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Made with soft tortillas, a creamy filling, and colorful berries, these festive pinwheel sandwiches are easy to make and always disappear quickly from the party table.
These patriotic pinwheels are simple enough for busy weekdays but special enough for holiday entertaining, making them one of my favorite make-ahead appetizers for summer. You can prepare them ahead of time, keep them chilled until serving, and slice them just before guests arrive for a fresh and colorful presentation.
Recipe Highlights
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: Burrito-size tortillas roll best.
Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese or Whipped cream cheese spreads more easily. - fresh blueberres
- fresh strawberries
- Vanilla extract
- granulated sugar
- graham crackers – for that crunch factor.
How to Make Red White and Blue Pinwheels
Step 1 – Wash and cut the berries into small pices.
Step 2 – Mix the cream cheese filling.
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Step 3 – Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over tortillas.
Step 4 – Layer the strawberries, blueberries and graham crackers on tortilla using each twice.
Step 5 – Roll the tortilla tightly. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
Step 6 – Slice into pinwheels and serve.
Time Saving Tips
- Use the whipped cream cheese for faster blending.
- Make the cream cheese and honey spread the night before.
- Assemble the rolls a few hours ahead and slice right before serving.
- Chill the rolls before slicing so they hold their shape.
- Use a sharp serrated knife for clean cuts.
- Do not overfill or the pinwheels may split.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
These pinwheels can be made several hours ahead. Store wrapped rolls in the refrigerator and slice just before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 days.
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Red White and Blue Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 3 large flour tortillas burrito-sized
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp just a tiny pinch salt
- 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
- ¾ cup fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Dice the strawberries and slice the blueberries in half. Pat both dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add the vanilla, salt, and confectioners’ sugar, and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Lay one tortilla flat and spread about ⅓ of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface.
- Add rows of strawberries, blueberries, and graham cracker crumbs across the tortilla.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a log. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Place the rolled tortillas in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into ½ to ¾-inch pinwheels, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.
- Plate and dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Patting the fruit dry helps prevent the pinwheels from getting soggy.
For best texture, enjoy within the first 24 hours before the tortillas soften too much.
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