Tortilla Roll-Ups Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you make pinwheels in advance? ›

Can you make pinwheels ahead of time? Yes—tortilla pinwheels are a perfect make-ahead potluck recipe. In fact, you should assemble and roll the pinwheels at least a few hours ahead for best results. However, make them only 24 hours ahead at most to ensure the tortillas do not become soggy.

Microwave— place 4-5 tortillas at a time in the microwave, wrapped in a damp (not soaking wet) paper towel. Heat about 30 seconds to warm through. Stovetop— place a tortilla in a skillet on medium heat for 20 seconds per side. Oven—wrap tortillas in foil in packets of 5-6 tortillas.

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. Make sure to reheat them in the oven before serving so the pastry can crisp back up.

Problem: The Pinwheels are Falling Apart

If pinwheels aren't rolled tightly or the filling is too bulky, they may not hold their shape. Solution: Use toothpicks to secure the tortilla after rolling​​. Prevention: Do not overfill the tortillas, and ensure there is enough cream cheese to hold the ingredients together​​.

-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.

The biggest tip I have to keep your wrap from getting soggy is to pack your dip or dressing on the side. The largest culprit of a soggy sandwich is the sauce, which although tasty, can make your wrap soggy just minutes after making it.

Take a tip from Mexican restaurants and steam your tortillas to warm them. They retain their flavor and texture, without getting too soft or too crisp. Steam-warming tortillas is a great way to heat them up before using without adding any extra fat, requiring a gas stove, or getting them too crisp.

But first, you'll need to soften up those corn tortillas to prevent any cracking as you are rolling them. The easiest, quickest, and most effective way to do this is with a paper towel and the microwave. Grab 2-3 sheets of paper towels, allow water to run over them, and squeeze out any excess water.

Simply slice right before serving. How do you make pinwheels not soggy? The best way to make sure your pinwheel sandwiches do not get soggy is to create a barrier between any wet ingredients in the sandwiches and the tortilla.

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!

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.