Monday 1 June 2015

Pinwheels_Taking High Tea to a new level!


I love these “sandwiches”!  Pinwheels are so versatile; elegant enough for High Tea and perfect for afternoon picnic, bridal/baby shower any other group event.  Always receive rave reviews and only 40 calories a serving! 

Just recently made for LB’s fundraising event; they were perfect ending to an hour of Zumba with a much needed bottle of water; or in as in my case two!

Chicken Pinwheels
1 c finely chopped chicken
½ c chopped iceberg lettuce
½ c shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 c chopped green onion
1/3 c chopped red pepper
4 oz light cream cheese
2 t low fat sour cream
1 T hot pepper jelly
3 – 9 inch whole wheat tortillas


In a medium bowl, combine first 5 ingredients, set aside.

In a smaller bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and red pepper jelly with an electric mixer. 

Spread 1/3 cream cheese mixture on each tortilla; leaving an ¼ in border around the edge.  Sprinkle with 1/3 chicken mixture and roll up tightly; jelly roll style. 

Wrap roll in saran wrap and refrigerate for 2 – 24 hours. 

Cut each roll into 8 slices / 24 pinwheels / 41 calories per serving


Roasted Red Pepper Roll Ups
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
4 oz chevrie goat cheese, softened
1 T skim milk
1 glaric clove
¼ t black pepper
½ c canned roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
¼ c snipped fresh basil
3 – 8 inch tortillas
2 cups fresh spinach leaves

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer for approx. 30 seconds.  Add goat cheese, milk, garlic and pepper; beat until smooth.  Stir in red peppers and basil. 

Divide filling among tortillas; spread within ½ inch of the edges.   Arrange spinach leaves over the filling.  Carefully roll tortillas up tightly.  Cover an chill for 2 – 24 hours. 

Cut each roll into 8 pieces/makes 24 servings/40 calories