Looking for a simple appetizer idea for your next summer gathering? You will love these fun pinwheel recipes for parties, as they are easy to make, bite-sized snacks that are sure to impress.
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Summertime is almost here, and I’m so excited! If you’ve been here for a while, you may already know how much I love this time of year. From fun summer activities, like picnics, BBQs, or potlucks, to lazy summer days relaxing by the pool, there is always something to look forward to.
And, there is no better way to celebrate summer than with easy-to-make party snacks. Especially cold dips and appetizers to cool you down, or bite-sized appetizers like delicious pinwheel recipes.
Pinwheels (or roll-ups) are the ultimate finger food for any occasion as they are so easy to customize and loved by everyone. They make perfect summer appetizers when you want something quick to make with simple ingredients and minimal prep.
So, if you are searching for some easy pinwheel appetizers recipes to make this summer, then you have come to the right place. You will find both cold and hot pinwheel recipes, as well as tortilla pinwheels and roll-ups made with crescent rolls and puff pastries, so there is something for everyone. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, so you can spend more time enjoying the festivities.
Looking for more summertime recipes? There is no question that summer is all about delicious food, whether it’s creative charcuterie boards and fun party dips for summer parties. Or, tasty summer grilling recipes, like burgers, kabobs, and grilled chicken, or BBQ side dishes, such as pasta salads and potato salads that are perfect for backyard cookouts and summer gatherings. There are so many mouthwatering recipes to enjoy.
43 Fun Pinwheel Recipes for Parties
Impress your guests with these fun pinwheel recipes that are perfect for parties this summer. These shareable small bite appetizers are ideal for feeding a crowd, or enjoying as a quick lunch or summer snack.
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The Cookin Chicks
Mexican Burrito Roll Ups
These bite-size Mexican Rollups are the perfect appetizer to share at a party. Just roll up, refrigerate, slice and enjoy!
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2
A Cedar Spoon
Mediterranean Pinwheels
Mediterranean Pinwheels are an easy finger food that everyone will enjoy. Tortillas are filled with hummus, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, arugula, and red onion, before being rolled and cut into bite-sized appetizers.
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3
Fantabulosity
Pinwheel Sandwiches
These delicious pinwheel sandwiches are so easy to make, with deli meat, cheese, veggies, and a seasoned cream cheese spread makes these the best small bite appetizer!
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4
Make It Skinny Please
Rainbow Turkey Roll Ups
Turkey Pinwheels or pinwheel sandwiches are packed with colorful vegetables, lean turkey. low fat cream cheese in low calorie tortillas rolled up for a healthy low calorie lunch or appetizer recipe.
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5
Make It Skinny Please
Pastrami Pinwheel Sandwiches
Delicious Pastrami and Swiss Pinwheel Sandwiches are a slimmed down version of the classic sandwich turned into perfect pinwheels with a 1000 Island cream cheese spread. Great as an appetizer or light lunch!
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6
Corrie Cooks
BLT Pinwheels
Enjoy easy and delicious BLT Pinwheels, a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes!
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7
Christina's Cucina
How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches (Club, Caprese, Ham and Cheese & More)
Pinwheel sandwiches are loved by many, and they’re so easy to make! Why buy them, when they’re better and less expensive to make at home?
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8
Small Town Woman
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
This easy Pinwheel Recipe brings out all the great flavors in jalapeno poppers. It is an easy delicious game day snack or party appetizer and can easily be modified to your liking!
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9
Yellow Bliss Road
Greek Salad Pinwheels
These Creamy Greek Salad Pinwheels are a delicious appetizer made with tangy Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and oregano.
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10
Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Creamy Ranch Tortilla Pinwheels with Roasted Red Peppers
Creamy Ranch Tortilla Pinwheels are easy, fun, and so tasty! Perfect to bring to a potluck or picnic.
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11
Rose Bakes
Easy Italian Pinwheels
These Easy Italian Pinwheels are a colorful, easy-to-make snack or appetizer that can be changed up to fit the ingredients you have on hand!
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12
Savvy Mama Lifestyle
Green Chili Tortilla Pinwheels
Green Chili Tortilla Pinwheels are such an easy appetizer for any occasion: game day, graduations, bridal showers, or baby showers.
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13
The Healthy Epicurean
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels are ham and cheese pinwheels with veggie-loaded cream cheese and Greek yogurt spread.
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14
Healthy Kids Recipes
Carrot, Broccoli and Cheese Pinwheels
Try these carrot broccoli and cheese pinwheels for a healthy snack, lunch box idea or appetizer! They’re loaded with tasty veggies!
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15
Chew Out Loud
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups with Creamy Lemon Dill Spread
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups, aka Pinwheels, are the perfect party appetizer that can be made ahead of time. The lemon-drill creamy spread is amazing!
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16
The Benson Street
Easy Pinwheel Appetizers
This quick and easy pinwheel appetizer only has four ingredients and is perfect to serve at your summer gathering.
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17
Pumpkin ’N Spice
Taco Pinwheels
Taco Pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that’s loaded with flavor. They’re made with the ingredients of your favorite taco!
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18
The Soccer Mom Blog
Dill Pickle Pinwheels
These pickle pinwheels are a fun party food and a great grab-and-go lunch. They only take a few ingredients and 15 minutes to make!
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19
Lauren Fit Foodie
Meal Prep Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels
Skip the sandwich and try these delicious and protein packed Meal Prep Turkey and Cheese Pinwheels for lunch! They hold up so well in the fridge and are great to enjoy on the go.
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20
Little Haloj
Everything Bagel Cucumber Salmon Rolls
Everything Bagel Cucumber Rolls are one of those appetizers that make you feel like a gourmet chef with minimal effort. They’re light, flavorful, and so easy to put together, making them perfect for just about any occasion.
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21
The Instant Pot Table
Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pin Wheels
Crack Chicken Pin Wheels are the best! Made with simple ingredients and are ready in less than 20 minutes!
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22
Emily Leary
Tuna Pinwheels
These veg-packed tuna pinwheels are perfect for school lunchboxes! They’re made with canned tuna, canned chickpeas, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and cream cheese, all rolled up in a tasty tortilla wrap and cut into bite-size slices.
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23
The Fast Recipe
Pinwheel Sandwiches
These delicious sandwich pinwheels are made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, salami, cheese, and green onions. Super easy to make, perfect for picnics or as an easy appetizer.
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24
Marathons & Motivation
Mexican Pinwheels
No bake appetizers are the perfect option for a party! And since you only need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time to prepare them, these Mexican pinwheels are one of the best party treats. Your guests will love the delicious combination of cream cheese and spicy Rotel inside each bite.
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25
Three Olives Branch
Horseradish Roast Beef Pinwheels
Horseradish Roast Beef Pinwheels are a great party finger food appetizer recipe! Tortillas rolled with a cheese mixture flavored with herbs and horseradish.
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26
The FoodOlic recipes
Rolled Egg Salad Pinwheels
These Retro Egg Salad Appetizers are fantastic to serve at parties! An egg salad spread made with relish, scallions, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle and pepper.
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27
The Sassy Foodie
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These jalapeno cream cheese pinwheels are a copycat of Canadian chain restaurant Montana’s delicious appetizer menu item.
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28
Love From the Oven
Taco Pinwheels
Taco Pinwheels are delicious puff pastries that are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Top with your fave toppings!
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29
Flavours Treat
Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Pesto puff pastry pinwheels - a perfect party appetizer and a great option to pack for picnics or long drives.
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30
The Virtual Caterer
Monte Cristo Pinwheel Appetizers (with Puff Pastry)
You’ll love these easy mouthwatering pinwheel appetizers. Puff pastry, ham, cheese, and a touch of sweetness make them perfect for any party.
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31
Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Pepperoni Pinwheels
Elevate your pizza night with these flavorful Pepperoni Pinwheels! Imagine pizza dough rolled into delightful pinwheels, packed with pepperoni, melty mozzarella, and spinach for a nutritional kick.
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32
Healing Tomato
Easy Puff Pastry Pinwheels Appetizer
This easy puff pastry pinwheels has the delicious flavors of spinach artichoke dip. These pinwheel appetizers are great for parties and can be put in picnic baskets too.
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33
Maria's Mixing Bowl
Big Mac Pinwheels
Big Mac pinwheels rolls up all the flavors of the classic Big Mac into crescent dough pinwheels for a burger-licious appetizer.
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34
Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Pizza Pinwheels
Pizza Pinwheels are a fun appetizer or party dish that has all the fun of pizza in a handheld snack! Best of all, it takes only 6 ingredients to make.
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35
Saving Talents
Ham and Cheese Roll-up Biscuits
These ham and cheese roll-up biscuits make a perfect dinner for the entire family! Topped with hot homemade cheese sauce, they’re a hit with everyone!
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36
Mess For Less
Homemade Pizza Rolls
Even the pickiest kids usually love pizza. But you can’t always go out for pizza or make an entire pie from scratch. These pizza rolls are the answer when you have a pizza craving.
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37
Always From Scratch
Veggie Stromboli
An easy and delicious appetizer filled with Italian cheese plus spinach and broccoli baked to perfection. Veggie Stromboli is your go to appetizer!
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38
Cooking My Dreams
Goat Cheese and Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Crunchy and flavorful bites of mushrooms and creamy goat cheese. These puff pastry pinwheels are the perfect appetizer or snack.
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39
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Celebration Generation
Puff Pastry Pinwheels Recipe [With 4 Different Filling Recipes!]
Enjoy this delicious puff pastry pinwheel recipe with 4 different filling ideas.
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40
Chicken Fried Kitchen
Copycat Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls
This Pizza Roll Recipe is a meat lover’s dream and a real party pleaser. Stuffed with Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Cheese, Ranch, and Seasoning!
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41
The Flat Top King
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
These buffalo chicken pinwheels have it all - a cheesy golden crust on the outside and creamy, spicy buffalo chicken on the inside! These game day appetizers are easy to make and cooks in minutes!
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42
I Heart Naptime
Easy Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
Easy pizza pinwheels made with refrigerated store-bought dough or homemade and customized with favorite pizza toppings. Ready in 20 minutes!
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43
Craving Something Healthy
Prosciutto and Cheese Breakfast Pinwheel Rolls
These Savory Prosciutto and Cheese Breakfast Pinwheel Rolls are perfect for a delicious breakfast or appetizer anytime of the year.
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