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Cream Cheese Tortilla Bites

Delicious and easy-to-make pinwheels perfect for any gathering, combining creamy cheese filling with fresh vegetables wrapped in tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 50 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Classic Cream Cheese Filling
  • 225 g full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons homemade ranch blend) For unbeatable flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Salt
For the Mix-Ins (Classic Version)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, very finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, very finely diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion, very finely diced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, finely chopped (optional) Add for extra flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives or spring onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional) Fold into the filling for extra richness.
For Rolling
  • 4 large flour tortillas (25–30cm / 10–12 inch diameter), at room temperature Use burrito-sized for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the cream cheese filling by beating together the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, then stir until fully incorporated.
  3. Fold in finely diced vegetables. Ensure they are of uniform size for even distribution.
  4. Warm tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet until pliable.
Assembly
  1. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling on each tortilla, leaving a clean edge to seal.
  2. Roll tightly from the edge opposite the clean border, pressing firmly to create a dense log.
  3. Wrap each log in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably longer.
Serving
  1. Once chilled, unwrap the logs and slice into rounds about 2cm thick.
  2. Discard the end pieces if uneven, and arrange the slices on a serving platter cut-side-up.

Notes

Store sliced rounds in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For optimal texture, slice fresh on the day of serving.