Smoked Turkey Pinwheels Tree (Printable Version)

Smoky turkey with fresh veggies and creamy spread rolled into colorful, festive pinwheels shaped like a holiday tree.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pinwheels

01 - 4 large spinach or flour tortillas (10-inch)
02 - 6 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 7 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
06 - 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
07 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
08 - 1 carrot, peeled and grated
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishing & Tree Assembly

11 - 12 pretzel sticks (for tree trunk)
12 - Fresh parsley sprigs (for tree branches)
13 - Cherry tomatoes, halved (for tree ornaments)
14 - Yellow bell pepper, sliced into a star shape (for tree topper)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
02 - Lay a tortilla flat and evenly spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the surface, leaving a half-inch border.
03 - Layer smoked turkey slices evenly over the spread, then scatter diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, grated carrot, and chopped chives.
04 - Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to facilitate slicing.
05 - Repeat the layering, rolling, and chilling steps with the remaining tortillas and filling mixture.
06 - Unwrap each roll and slice into six equal pinwheels using a sharp knife.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels on a large platter forming a Christmas tree shape, wider at the base narrowing to the top point.
08 - Insert pretzel sticks at the bottom to create the trunk, place parsley sprigs between pinwheels as branches, add halved cherry tomatoes as ornaments, and top with a yellow bell pepper star.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Beautiful presentation for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute smoked turkey with smoked chicken or roast beef for variation
  • Use whole-wheat tortillas for added fiber
03 -
  • Chill the rolled tortillas well before slicing to keep pinwheels intact
  • Customize the vegetables to your liking for different flavors and textures
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