Easy Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These pinwheels combine everything bagel seasoning with creamy cream cheese spread on flatbreads, making a quick, tasty, and portable lunchbox snack that kids and adults love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pinwheels (about 2-3 pinwheels per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Everything bagel flatbreads or large tortillas (about 8-inch diameter)
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning blend (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, onion flakes, sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (optional, e.g., chives or parsley)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Thinly sliced cucumbers or red bell pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest if using. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Place one everything bagel flatbread on a clean cutting board.
- Using a spreading knife or offset spatula, spread a thin, smooth layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the flatbread, leaving about a ½ inch border around the edge.
- Generously sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- If using, arrange thinly sliced cucumbers or red bell peppers in a single layer on top of the seasoning.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll the flatbread tightly but gently to avoid cracking, sealing the edge without cream cheese.
- Wrap the rolled flatbread tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- After chilling, unwrap and slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels, aiming for 8–10 pieces per roll.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
If the flatbread cracks when rolling, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to soften. Use softened cream cheese to prevent tearing. Chill the rolled pinwheels for at least 30 minutes before slicing to keep their shape. Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Variations include adding veggies, smoked salmon, or using dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2-3 pinwheels
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10.5
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 6
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