Serve them with Salsa, guacamole, Sriracha, or any of your favorite dips, and enjoy the delicious finger food that comes together in a snap.
The finely chopped colorful veggies add charm and render a delightful crunch to this irresistibly delicious cream cheese pumpkin ranch recipe and take it to another level! Savory seasonings and spices make this delicacy a perfect crowd-pleaser and a versatile appetizer that can be relished guilt-free without going overboard. It is then chilled and sliced into a bite-sized appetizer, and served. You can create an array of these pinwheels filled with assorted flavors and arrange them on a platter for your upcoming Halloween party. Veggies bring health to these Cream Cheese Pinwheels; you can add whatever veggies you fancy.
Simple to make Can be made ahead of time Perfect finger-food Taste delicious Can be made vegan and gluten-free Kids friendly and perfect for a school lunch too.
This Ranch Cream Cheese Rollup is a perfect crowd-pleaser for game day, picnics, backyard BBQ parties, and potlucks!
Sour Cream — Another base ingredient for this recipe, sour cream adds a creamy texture to the ranch dip and lightens it up. Cream cheese and sour cream, when used together as a combo, deliver the creamiest and most delicious ranch dip that elevates the flavor of the entire recipe. Pumpkin Puree — Pumpkin puree is the star component of this amazingly delicious recipe that is added for an ultimate flavor that fascinates the taste buds and introduces pleasant fall vibes. Spices — This Ranch Cream Cheese Rollups recipe is subtly spiced with salt, pepper, and garlic. I have kept this recipe simple with minimal flavoring that tastes simply delightful. Veggies — You can use the veggies of your choice for this flavorful recipe. I have used bell peppers, onions, and carrots shredded thinly for flavor and crunch. Add other veggies like corn kernels, chopped scallions, baby spinach leaves, black olives, shredded cabbage, or broccoli to these Pumpkin Ranch Pinwheels. Veggies make this recipe more flavorful in every bite and add loads of health too! Shredded Cheese — This Pumpkin Ranch Pinwheel recipe can be prepared using any kind of cheese you like. I have opted for the Mexican cheese blend, but you can use mozzarella, cheddar, pepper jack, or any other that fancy you.
Finely chop the veggies — To get smooth pinwheels that do not fall apart, always chop the veggies finely. Also, avoid the high water content of veggies, like tomatoes and cucumbers, as they make the pinwheels soggy. For a mess-free rolling of the tortillas — Divide the filling evenly and spread it into an even layer over the tortillas. When you roll up the tortillas, more filling will ooze out from the ends, making it a messy pinwheel. Chilling the pinwheels is an important step — Do not skip this step of cooling the pinwheels before slicing. This is when the flavors get enhanced, and pinwheels begin to taste amazing. Chilling is also imperative for slicing the pinwheels as chilled pinwheels firm up, and as such, they hold their shape and won’t break or fall apart during the process, thus making slicing easier. For spice lovers — I like to keep my pumpkin ranch dip on the milder side as it caters to everyone’s tastes. But if you want it spicy, a small green chili or red pepper flakes will do the trick and make your pinwheels spicy and suitable for the spice-lover! Use a serrated knife — A serrated knife is best for slicing the filled creamy pumpkin ranch tortilla pinwheels. Cut the tortillas in a sawing motion with a light hand. Do not press down on the rolled tortillas, as it will cause the filling to squeeze out and create messy pinwheels.
A conveniently make-ahead recipe — You can make these flavorful little go-to party snacks up to 24 hours ahead of time. Wrap and store the tortillas in the refrigerator for serving them the next day. However, I strongly suggest you not slice to the pinwheels until ready to serve, as this may dry out the filling. When ready to serve, cut it into 1-inch thick rounds and serve. The Cream Cheese Ranch can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Follow the step-by-step recipe to make the best Pumpkin Ranch Tortilla Pinwheels
It is so simple that you don’t have to put in much effort, though all you have to do is follow the descriptive instructions below. Get some tortillas, a few of your favorite veggies, and the handful of other ingredients below, and let us create these magical pinwheels to woo your family and friends! Should you make these creamy pumpkin ranch tortilla pinwheels, please let me know your thoughts by sharing your comment below. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
