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Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly Ranch Pinwheels

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

Creamy, sweet, and spicy no-cook pinwheels with ranch cream cheese, sweet-heat pepper jelly, cheddar, and crispy bacon rolled in flour tortillas and sliced into bite-size spirals. The make-ahead party appetizer that always disappears first.

  • Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning (or 1/2 packet)
  • 1/3 cup pepper jelly (sweet-heat or jalapeño, plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4-6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup green onions or chives (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with the ranch seasoning until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Spread: Lay out a tortilla and spread a thin, even layer of the ranch cream cheese all the way to the edges. Spread a thin layer of pepper jelly over the cream cheese.
  3. Add the Fillings: Sprinkle the cheddar, crumbled bacon, and most of the green onions evenly over the top, reserving some green onion for garnish.
  4. Roll: Roll the tortilla up snugly into a tight log, pressing gently to avoid air gaps. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  5. Chill: Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (2 or more is better) so they firm up and slice cleanly.
  6. Slice and Serve: Slice into pinwheels about 3/4 inch thick with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts. Arrange cut-side up, drizzle with a little warmed pepper jelly if desired, and scatter the reserved green onions on top.

Notes

Soften the cream cheese fully so it does not tear the tortillas, and spread it to the edges so it seals the roll. Cook the bacon until crisp, since soft bacon turns chewy once chilled. Keep the pepper jelly layer thin so the rolls are not slippery. Roll the logs up to a day ahead, but slice just before serving so the cut faces stay fresh. Best eaten the same day; does not freeze well. Omit the bacon to make it vegetarian.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Assembly (No-Cook if using pre-cooked items), No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/sweet-heat-pepper-jelly-ranch-pinwheels/