How to prevent 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.

Can I cut pinwheels the night before?

Can You Make Pinwheels the Day Before? Yes, you can make pinwheels the day or night before you plan to serve them . If Serving within 1 Day. Store the pinwheels at room temperature, then reheat in the oven.

Can I freeze tortilla roll ups?

The technical answer is yes, you could freeze these . I would put them in the freezer after rolling them; make sure to wrap them in a layer of plastic AND a layer of foil.

How do you roll tortillas without sticking them?

- Use a light touch and even pressure when rolling to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin or surface. -If you're still having trouble, try using a round template (like a plate or lid) to trim your tortilla into a perfect circle after rolling it out.

Why are my tortillas hard to roll?

What makes flour tortillas hard is not adding enough lard or oil and water and not kneading the dough for the required amount of time, and NOT allowing the dough to rest in a warm place at least 30 minutes before making flour tortillas.

How long do pinwheels need to be refrigerated before cutting?

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 . Just before serving, slice each tortilla pinwheel in 1/2- to 3/4-inch rounds and arrange on serving plate.

Why are my pinwheels soggy?

Try to work quickly so it doesn't warm up. Otherwise, the fat in it will slowly melt, and you will end up with a soggy pastry instead of a nice and puffy one. After you roll up the "jellyroll," put it in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to cool down.

Do you freeze pinwheels before or after cooking?

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 .

What to eat with pinwheels?

They hold up really well in the fridge so you can prep lunch a few days out. Just grab a tortilla and your favorite cold cuts and get ready to roll! I love serving these pinwheels with a side of fruit salad and pretzels ! Or, make some of my favorite Healthy Macaroni Salad for the ultimate summer meal!

How long do pinwheels take to defrost?

Remove it from the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes before using. You can also microwave the pastry wrapped in paper towel for 15 seconds on each side to speed up the thawing process. You can make a homemade puff pastry recipe, use store-bought, or even use pie dough to make pinwheels.

How to wrap a sandwich without getting soggy?

They're often wrapped in parchment paper to keep everything in place (no rouge tomatoes in sight). We suggest taking a cue from that design and double-wrapping your perfect sandwich in parchment and a plastic bag.

How do you get pinwheels to stay together?

Before finishing the roll-up, place a small dollop of your chosen spread on the edge of the wrap. This helps the tortilla stick to itself so the pinwheel stays rolled. If you're struggling to make this work, you can use toothpicks to secure the pinwheels; just make sure you remove the toothpicks before eating them!

How do you keep pinwheels together?

Don't skip the chilling time. The chilling time is what helps these pinwheels stay together. Otherwise they tend to unroll and can just be harder to handle if you slice and serve right away. Get creative – try these Ham & Cheese Roll Ups for another variety or use whatever meat and cheese you like.

Tortilla Roll-Ups Recipe (2024)

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This recipe is something I have made for years and it is always a crowd pleaser. My favorite thing about this recipe is that you can make it the night before 🙂 Enjoy this recipe from my kitchen to yours. I have included on how to make this recipe gluten – free below. I know this will sound very silly but this recipe really “sings” – meaning there are TONS of flavors that simply just work 😉

What You Need

flour tortillas ( corn if you want to make a gluten – free version)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 Chopped Jalapenos ( seeded)
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/2 diced green pepper
1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1.5 Teaspoons of pepper
12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Salsa
1 Tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro
1 Teaspoon of lime juice and plenty of zest
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

What To Do

1) Heat oil in a pan and add green pepper, Jalapenos , and salt. Cook till tender about 10 minutes

2) In a medium-sized bowl mix – cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onion powder, green onions, garlic powder, pepper, cilantro, lime juice; sauteed green peppers and sauteed Jalapenos.

Tortilla Roll-Ups

: 10 mins

: 20 mins

Ingredients

flour tortillas ( corn if you want to make a gluten - free version)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 Chopped Jalapenos ( seeded)
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
½ diced green pepper
¼ Teaspoon of Salt
½ teaspoon of onion powder
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
1.5 Teaspoons of pepper
12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Salsa
1 Tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro
1 Teaspoon of lime juice and plenty of zest
1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and add green pepper, Jalapenos , and salt. Cook till tender about 10 minutes.
In a medium-sized bowl mix - cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onion powder, green onions, garlic powder, pepper, cilantro, lime juice; sauteed green peppers and sauteed Jalapenos.
Heat of the tortilla in the microwave ( just 30 seconds) it makes it easier to wrap.
Place a "healthy" amount of mixture on a tortilla - and spread.
Roll and Set aside. Keep repeating steps 4 and 5 till you run out of tortillas or mixture 🙂
Place your "rolls" ( covered tightly) in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, cut each roll into ½-inch slices.
Sprinkle with lime zest. Serve with salsa.
Enjoy

This recipe was adapted from Southern Food About.

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