Name: Pepper Jelly Pinwheels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Cream cheese; 0.5 cup Pepper jelly; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 1 tsp Onion powder; 4 Tortillas; 1 cup Colby Jack; 1 cup bacon; 0.5 cup Scallions

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Pepper Jelly Pinwheels

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In a small bowl add the cream cheese and pepper jelly and beat using a hand mixer until creamy. Add the salt, pepper and onion powder and mix again.

Lay one tortilla on a clean surface, spread about 2 spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on one side of the tortilla. Sprinkle some of the cheese on top. Sprinkle a pinch of bacon and scallions.

Now take one side and roll into a super tight log. Try to make it as tight as possible. Wrap it tightly in Saran Wrap. Repeat with the other tortillas. Once they are all tightly wrapped, place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Once the 20 minutes are up take out the fridge and remove from the plastic wrap making sure to not unroll the tight log it’s in. Cut the ends off where it’s just mostly tortilla.

Cut 1 to 1 ½ inch slices down the log, making little pinwheels. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Bacon to Perfection 🥓
Cook bacon until just crispy before assembly, then crumble it finely so it distributes evenly throughout each pinwheel and prevents soggy tortillas from excess grease.
Soften Cream Cheese for Even Spreading 🧈
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing so it blends smoothly with pepper jelly and creates an even, spreadable filling without lumps.
Chill Before Slicing for Clean Cuts ❄️
Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 30 minutes) before slicing to prevent the filling from squishing out and ensure beautiful, intact pinwheels.
Layer Pepper Jelly Strategically 🌶️
Spread a thin, even layer of pepper jelly before the cream cheese mixture rather than on top to prevent it from sliding off when sliced and ensure balanced sweet-spicy flavor in each bite.
Toast Tortillas Lightly for Structure 🔥
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds on each side to make them pliable yet more structurally sound, preventing tears during rolling and helping them hold the filling better.