Ham and Cheese Roll Ups | Pinwheels Recipe | My Heavenly Recipes (2024)

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How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy? ›

Store any leftover pinwheel sandwiches in an airtight container—but not for too long! Gobbling them up within a day or two is the tastiest option. If you wait any longer, they can get soggy.

How Far Ahead Can I Make Tortilla Pinwheels? This is an easy make-ahead appetizer or snack. You can make these the day before you're ready to serve them and keep them wrapped, whole, in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to 24.

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Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top and spread into a thin layer, coating the entire tortilla. Layer on the sliced cheese, deli meat, and spinach. Place it toward the bottom 1/3 of the tortilla (not the center). Roll up the tortilla and slice into pinwheels.

Try to avoid too many wet ingredients, such as an excess of dressing or sauce. If possible, you want to use fewer wet ingredients because moisture can eventually make your wrap soggy and fall apart. If you're not eating it right away, wrap it in foil. Foil is strong enough to help the wrap hold its shape.

Store your pinwheels in the refrigerator. These pinwheels taste great both warm and at room temperature, so they're ideal for entertaining. How Long will Pinwheels Keep in the Refrigerator? You can store pinwheels in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keep in mind, while steak pinwheels are full of savory flavor, they can be a bit heavy. However, the meal is easy to balance with a simple garden salad or some grilled vegetables, like charred bell peppers.

A serrated knife works the best in cutting through all the layers. We first cut off the ends of the roll (if they are uneven) then slice roll into 12 equal pieces. I find the easiest way to do this is to slice the roll in half, then in half again so you have 4 equal pieces.

Storing - you can eat puff pasty scrolls straight from the oven (SO good!) or let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container. Freezing - pinwheels can be frozen un-baked, or baked.

While dense white bread is the standard bread for pinwheel sandwiches, you can easily swap it out for a lighter or more interesting option. Tortillas (whole-wheat or flour) are a good choice for beginners since they're easy to roll and don't have crusts to trim.

How do you make a pinwheel step by step? ›

Can you freeze pinwheels? Yes, pinwheels freeze very well for up to two months. To freeze, line the pinwheels on a baking sheet or platter so they aren't touching and place in the freezer to flash freeze. Freeze until solid, about 2 hours then transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag.

Layer Ingredients Strategically

Start by placing a layer of greens on the wrap to act as a barrier between the fillings and the wrap itself. You can use lettuce, spinach or other types of greens. They will also help prevent the wrap from becoming soggy.

Ham and cheese pinwheels can be frozen in an airtight container (with layers of baking paper in between) for up to 3 months. They can be defrosted and reheated, or reheated directly from frozen.