Description
Autumn’s sweet sensation, pumpkin cream cheese pinwheels, blend warm spices with creamy filling in a delightful swirl of comfort. Delicate pastry rolls promise a perfect balance of seasonal flavors that dance on your palate with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Place a flour tortilla on a clean cutting board, then carefully spread the prepared pumpkin cream cheese mixture across the entire surface, ensuring an even layer.
- Scatter chopped pecans uniformly over the cream cheese mixture, creating a delightful textural dimension to the pinwheel.
- Gently roll the tortilla from one edge, applying consistent pressure to create a compact, cylindrical shape without squeezing out the filling.
- Encase the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap, securing the ends to maintain its form, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until the log becomes firm and easily sliceable.
- Remove the chilled roll from the refrigerator, discard the plastic wrap, and use a sharp knife to cut into 1/2-inch thick pinwheel slices, wiping the blade clean between cuts for precise, neat sections.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, presenting them with the vibrant filling and golden tortilla edges facing upward for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Optimize Cream Cheese Texture ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Enhance Flavor Depth toast pecans briefly before adding to boost their nutty, rich taste and release essential oils.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation swap flour tortillas with gluten-free alternatives like large lettuce leaves or rice paper wraps for dietary flexibility.
- Make-Ahead Magic prepare pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance, storing tightly wrapped in refrigerator to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg