Description
Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are a delicious and versatile no-cook lunch option that combines creamy, tangy, and crunchy ingredients rolled inside soft flour tortillas. These easy-to-make wraps can be customized with deli meats or made vegetarian with fresh veggies and flavorful spreads, perfect for an easy, make-ahead lunch or party pinwheels.
Ingredients
Scale
Spread Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning or 1 teaspoon garlic powder plus 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles or pickle relish, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Wraps and Fillings
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 8 ounces deli turkey or ham (optional)
- 2 cups baby spinach or shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, seeded and cut into thin sticks
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spread: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Dijon mustard (if using), ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon juice, chopped chives, and finely chopped dill pickles. Mix thoroughly until the spread is smooth and easily spreadable.
- Spread on Tortillas: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, covering nearly to the edges to ensure full flavor in every bite.
- Add Fillings: If using deli meat, layer it evenly over the cream cheese spread. Then add the baby spinach or shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, cucumber sticks, and roasted red peppers if desired, placing them in a thin, even layer for easy rolling.
- Roll Up: Starting at one edge, roll each tortilla tightly, pressing gently as you go to make sure the roll stays snug and cohesive.
- Chill: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This step firms them up, making slicing cleaner and easier.
- Slice and Serve: Remove wraps from the fridge and slice into 1-inch pinwheels or cut rolls in half diagonally for convenient lunch portions or party snacks.
Notes
- Do not overfill the wraps, as this can make them difficult to roll and slice neatly.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the deli meat and consider adding avocado (brush with lemon juice to prevent browning) or thinly sliced roasted sweet potato for extra flavor and texture.
- Customize the flavor by using veggie cream cheese, adding everything bagel seasoning, or mixing in chopped pepperoncini for a zesty twist.
- Keep these roll-ups chilled and consume within 24 hours for the freshest crunch and best texture.
