23 Pinwheel Recipes

Pinwheels are a delicious and versatile appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. From savory to sweet, vegetarian versions, or a meat-lovers delight, This collection of 23 pinwheel recipes has got you covered!

Includes recipes suitable for vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers points are included in some recipes.

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Pinwheels are a delicious and versatile appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. They’re easy to make, and there are countless variations to suit any taste.

If you’re hosting a party, attending a potluck, or just want a fun and satisfying snack, any one of these tasty pinwheel recipes will do the trick. Just like these Crescent Roll Recipes.

And there are soooo many flavor combinations to choose from. Whether you prefer a classic ham and cheese pinwheel, a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables and cheese, or a sweet dessert pinwheel with cinnamon and sugar, there is a pinwheels recipe that has got you covered.

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A great addition to any party, potluck, or gathering, pinwheels are easy to make, delicious to eat, and always a crowd-pleaser. So why not give one of these pinwheel recipes a try and see for yourself just how tasty they can be?

And if you’re looking for more fun and simple dishes, check out these easy Canned Chicken Recipes, and these easy Air Fryer Potatoes Recipes.

white serving platter filled with completed ham roll ups

This collection of 23 pinwheel recipes includes classic flavors like ham and cheese, tuna, and Italian to more adventurous combinations like buffalo chicken, taco, and even cheeseburger, there’s a pinwheel recipe to suit everyone!

What Is A Pinwheel?

These tasty treats are made by rolling up a filling in a thin layer of pastry or tortilla, and then slicing it into bite-sized pieces. The great thing about pinwheels is that they can be made with a variety of different fillings, so you can customize them to suit your taste.

When making pinwheels, it’s important to use a good quality puff pastry or tortilla to ensure that the pinwheels have a nice flaky texture.

Additionally, it’s important to evenly spread the filling across the pastry or tortilla to ensure that each pinwheel has a consistent flavor throughout.

So, are you ready to roll up some tasty treats? Then grab your ingredients and get ready to discover…

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23 Pinwheel Recipes You’ll Love

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1. Italian Pinwheels

a whit serving plate filled with Italian Pinwheels

Flavorful Italian pinwheels are versatile appetizers, ideal for parties, game-day gatherings, picnics, snacks, or quick lunches.

With layers of Genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and tangy cream cheese, Italian pinwheels taste like a tiny, bite-sized Italian sub sandwich.

Easy to make ahead and customize, they’re sure to satisfy both adults and kids alike!

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2. Ranch Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

top down view of the completed ham roll ups

Ham pinwheels will be your favorite back-to-school lunch solution! 

These tasty ranch ham and cream cheese roll-ups can be ready in under 20 minutes and are totally kid-approved.

They are easy to make ahead of time, so they are a great option for a party or a quick snack.

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3. Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

the finished buffalo chicken pinwheels served on a plate

This buffalo chicken pinwheels recipe seamlessly blends the bold kick of buffalo sauce with the creamy richness of cream cheese. We’re talking your favorite party dip meets the convenience of a wrap.

Serve these pinwheels as a tasty party appetizer, delicious game day nosh or easy after-school snack.

An easy-to-make and easy-to-eat way to indulge in that beloved buffalo wings flavor without all the mess!

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4. Pinwheel Sandwiches

top down view of the completed pinwheel sandwiches
Photo: Amanda’s Cookin

Quick and easy club-style pinwheel sandwiches are the best appetizer to bring to parties and BBQs or to take along for lunch.

These cute pinwheel sandwiches are so simple and can be made as a last-minute appetizer starting by laying out a tortilla, filling it with delicious toppings, rolling it up, and slicing.

And the best part? these easy pinwheel sandwiches are ready to serve in under 30 minutes.

Get the recipe from Amanda’s Cookin.

5. Tuna Pinwheels

the competed tuna pinwheels arranged with vegetables on an elephant shaped plate
Photo: Emily Leary / A Mummy Too

These veg-packed tuna pinwheels are perfect for school lunchboxes!

Made with canned tuna, canned chickpeas, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and cream cheese, all rolled up in a tasty tortilla wrap and cut into bite-size slices.

Fun, flavorful, and convenient, these tuna pinwheels are sure to please.

Get the recipe from Emily Leary / A Mummy Too.

6. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

a white plate filled with cheddar bacon ranch pinwheels
Photo: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are tasty tortillas filled with ranch-flavored cream cheese, bacon, cheese, and more!

The perfect party appetizer to serve a crowd, this recipe is easy to make and full of classic flavors that are sure to please.

Get the recipe from This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

7. Zesty Pepperoni Pinwheels

zesty italian pinwheels on a cutting board
Photo: The Soccer Mom Blog

Roll up lunch with Italian-style pinwheels! These savory snacks are packed with meat, cheese, and herbs. Plus, they’re easy to assemble and make a great appetizer for parties.

These pinwheels include layers of flavor: traditional cured meats, cheese, and veggies all combine for the perfect bite-sized snack!

Get the recipe from The Soccer Mom Blog.

8. Cheesy Mushroom Pinwheels

cheesy mushroom pinwheels on a silver serving platter
Photo: Lana’s Cooking

These cheesy mushroom pinwheels are easy, last-minute hors d’oeuvres using a refrigerated pizza crust shortcut with a filling of mushrooms, green onions, and cream cheese.

An easy appetizer recipe for parties, sauteed mushrooms and green onions combined with cream cheese, all wrapped up in a refrigerated pizza crust.

Get the recipe from Lana’s Cooking.

9. Easy Cheeseburger Rollups

three portions of cheeseburger pinwheels on a white board
Photo: Dancing Through The Rain

Cheeseburger Pinwheels are excellent roll ups that are perfect for lunch or a snack, or appetizer

These no-bake cheeseburger roll ups snacks are made with tortillas and leftover ground beef, so you can enjoy all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger without all the cooking.

A perfect handheld food that the whole family is sure to love.

Get the recipe from Dancing Through The Rain.

10. Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels Recipe

a serving platter filled with cranberry turkey pinwheels
Photo: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

Cranberry sauce, cajun turkey, and scallion cream cheese rolled in tortillas, this Turkey Pinwheels Recipe is the perfect holiday appetizer!

This recipe is easy to make with as little as 15 minutes of prep time and equal cook time, you will have this flavorful appetizer/snack ready in very little time.

Get the recipe from This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

11. Veggie Tortilla Pinwheel Roll-Ups

the finished veggie tortilla pinwheels on a wooden serving board
Photo: Son Shine Kitchen

Tortilla Pinwheel Roll-Ups are a quick, simple lunch to eat immediately or pack for work or school.

They are easy to make and bite-sized, so the kids will love it too. And they are packed with veggies that are good for you and yet still delicious!

Get the recipe from Son Shine Kitchen.

12. Taco Pinwheels

a close up of one of the taco pinwheels being dipped into a cup of salsa
Photo: Love From The Oven

Taco Pinwheels are the perfect party food for your next celebration!

These delicious puff pastries are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese topped with your favorite taco toppings. 

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better than a regular taco, these taco roll ups have come to blow your mind. They are easy to make and take just 10 minutes to cook.

Get the recipe from Love From The Oven.

13. Healthy Veggie Pinwheels

the finished healthy veggie pinwheels recipe
Photo: In The Kids’ Kitchen

Bite-sized veggie pinwheels are a nutrition-packed kids’ snack or lunch box hit. Full of protein and lots of nutritious veggies, these pinwheels also taste amazing.

These veggie pinwheels are a total WIN! They’re easy to make, easy to eat, and easy to pack in a lunch box. Plus, the kids love them!

And while these are a great way to sneak some veggies into my kid’s day, they are also a great lunch for grown-ups too.

Get the recipe from In The Kids’ Kitchen.

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14. Turkey Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe

the completed turkey cream cheese pinwheels on a serving platter
Photo: Ann’s Entitled Life

Whether served as an appetizer or as a lunch, these tasty pinwheels really hit the spot.

A colorful and unique update to the classic pinwheel recipe, these turkey cream cheese pinwheels are simply bursting with flavor. 

This recipe is so easy to make in just 10 minutes, so the next time you are looking for an easy-to-make finger food, why not give these creamy delights a try?

Get the recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life.

15. Easy Italian Sandwich Pinwheels

Italian pinwheels stacked on a plate
Photo: On My Kid’s Plate

These Italian style sandwich pinwheels are the perfect savory, quick and easy-to-assemble pinwheels and are perfect as a party appetizer, easy lunch, or snack.

Layered with a creamy, flavorful cream cheese spread, crisp lettuce, buttery provolone cheese, and of course, all of the favorite Italian meats such as ham, salami and pepperoni.

Kids and adults will love these tasty Italian sandwich pinwheels!

Get the recipe from On My Kid’s Plate.

16. Salami Cream Cheese Pinwheel Recipe

top down view of salami cream cheese pinwheels on a white platter
Photo: Smart Party Ideas

This is the perfect finger food and a great make-ahead option for anyone looking for a popular appetizer to feed a crowd.

These cream cheese tortilla roll ups are a delicious combination of savory Italian seasoned cream cheese, dry cured salami, and chopped dill pickles all rolled up in a large soft flour tortilla.

Salami and cream cheese pinwheels are just what you need for your next potluck, party, or picnic.

Get the recipe from Smart Party Ideas.

17. Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pin Wheels

a white plate filled with the finished Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pinwheels
Photo: The Instant Pot Table

This is the perfect easy appetizer for a holiday party or a simple dinner recipe and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

These Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pinwheels are the best!

Made with simple ingredients, these simple chicken pinwheels are ready in less than 20 minutes.

Get the recipe from The Instant Pot Table.

18. Easy BLT Pinwheels

BLT Pinwheels served on top of lettuce leaves
Photo: Fun Money Mom

These easy BLT pinwheels turn your favorite sandwich into a convenient and delicious tortilla wrap. They’re incredibly versatile and so delicious that you’ll want to make them every chance you get!

If you love a good BLT, then these bacon, lettuce, and tomato pinwheels will be your favorite new afternoon snack, tasty lunch, or easy appetizer recipe.

Get the recipe from Fun Money Mom.

19. Dill Pickle Roll-Ups

Close up view of the completed dill pickle pinwheels
Photo: The Soccer Mom Blog

These pickle pinwheels are super fun party food, plus they make a great grab-and-go lunch.

Pickle lovers will rejoice because they only take a few ingredients and 15 minutes to make!

Get the recipe from The Soccer Mom Blog.

20. Grilled Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Top down view of grilled cream cheese pinwheels on a black plate
Photo: Sinful Kitchen

The classic cream cheese tortilla pinwheel appetizer is taken up a notch to become grilled cream cheese pinwheels. 

The grilling melts the cream cheese and gives the tortilla bite a perfect crunch. Pair with your favorite tomato soup for a whole new take on the classic combo.

Ready in just 10 minutes using just four simple ingredients, this delicious bite brings the wow factor every time!

Get the recipe from Sinful Kitchen.

21. Cheese Pinwheels With Mayhaw Jelly

close up view of the finished cheese pinwheels with Mayhaw jelly
Photo: Lana’s Cooking

Cheese Pinwheels with Mayhaw Jelly is a twist on the southern cheese straw made into a wafer and filled with chopped pecans and Mayhaw jelly.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, these Mayhaw jelly cheese pinwheels will blow your mind.

Even with a make from scratch dough, these delectable pinwheels can be ready to serve in an hour.

Get the recipe from Lana’s Cooking.

22. Spicy Chicken Pinwheels

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels served with toothpicks and a cup of buffalo sauce
Photo: Adore Foods

These tasty little treats are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be whipped up in no time.

Spicy chicken roll ups have just the right amount of spice, and the cream cheese gives them a delicious creamy texture.

Plus, these pinwheels deliver all the goodness of your favorite chicken wings, but in an easy-to-eat portable package.

Get the recipe from Adore Foods.

23. Cucumber And Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls (With Lavash Bread)

a stack of the finished cucumber pinwheels
Photo: Christina’s Cucina

Cucumber pinwheels, or cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls, are always a huge hit, no matter where or when you serve them. 

These cucumber pinwheels are super easy 3 ingredient roll up sandwiches that are great for lunchboxes, picnics, and parties, and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Get the recipe from Christina’s Cucina.

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