Easy Turkey and Cheese Pinwheel Roll-Ups: Best Kid-Friendly Snack
These easy turkey and cheese pinwheel roll-ups are a quick, kid-friendly snack made with cream cheese, tortillas, turkey, and cheese. Ready in 15 minutes, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, parties, and busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings (about 24-32 pinwheels) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6–8 oz deli turkey slices
- 4–6 oz cheese slices (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss)
- Optional: lettuce leaves, thinly sliced cucumber, bell pepper strips, or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, or microwave on low power for 10-15 seconds.
- Lay a flour tortilla flat on a cutting board. If cold, microwave for 10 seconds between damp paper towels.
- Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese over the entire tortilla, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Place 2-3 slices of turkey flat on top of the cream cheese, overlapping slightly to cover evenly.
- Lay 1-2 slices of cheese on top of the turkey, overlapping slightly.
- Add any optional fillings (lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers) in a single layer. Do not overfill.
- Starting from one edge, roll the tortilla tightly, keeping fillings in place. Roll like a sleeping bag—firm but gentle.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper, twisting the ends to seal. Place on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Unwrap the chilled roll and place on a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice into 1-inch pieces using a gentle sawing motion. You should get 6-8 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Chilling is essential for clean slices. Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid tearing tortillas. For best results, roll and chill up to 24 hours in advance, then slice just before serving. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 pinwheels
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 20
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