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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Appetizers

    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches

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    Pinwheel sandwiches is the term used to describe the bite size sandwiches made by rolling bread/tortillas with a filling and then cutting into pieces. This makes these sandwiches snack size and very convenient for kids little fingers. The combinations are endless in both sweet and savory category. For your upcoming gathering, you can make these in advance and just do the final cutting and plating  on the final day.

    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches

    Most pinwheel sandwich recipes do not require any cooking. Make sure you use healthy, fresh, natural and organic ingredients. In this recipe, I have made pinwheel sandwiches with a filling made from strawberries, raspberries, cream cheeses and whipped cream. These may be served as appetizers, afternoon snack, or finger food in office parties, ladies gatherings, teacher appreciation event or for kid's class parties.

    These can be plated in many different ways depending on the theme. Image here, shows two examples. One as lollipops with colorful sprinkles and sparkling sugar, which is sure enough to attract all the kids. Second, is with strawberry and chocolate sauce drizzle to enhance the flavors. Both of these would make perfect combination for this season's Valentine's party.

    Quick internet search on average kid's calcium intake will reveal that approximately 45 to 50% kids don't get enough calcium in their diet according to Office of Dietary Supplements. Hence, kids should be encouraged to consume more calcium based foods such as cream cheese. Creme cheese, in addition to being a good calcium source, is also high in protein. My kid is also a light eater, so I added good amount of heavy whip cream to support the calorie intake. You may play with the ratio of two to suit your kid's development needs. Small size makes them a good fit for kid's lunch box as well.

    Berries, in general, are rich in vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and a health source of fiber. They keep you mentally sharp, manage diabetes, prevent parkinson's disease, boost heart health, help in weight control, maintains lower blood pressure and helps fight cancer. In case of this recipe, it also gives filling the right color that goes with the theme in the air, without adding any artificial colors.

    Hope you enjoy making, plating, serving and eating these sandwiches with your loved ones.

    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate

    Ingredients:

    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    • Cream Cheese– 4 oz
    • Raspberries and Strawberries – ½ cup grated and strained
    • Heavy whipped cream – ½ cup
    • Bread - 16 slices (not in picture)
    • Spices:
      • Confectioners' sugar – 2 tbs
      • Cinnamon powder (dal chini) – ½ tsp
      • Vanilla essence - ½ tsp

    Yield - Above quantity of ingredients will yield 8-10 servings of 3-4 pieces each.

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    Method:

    1. Wash your berries thoroughly with water. Organic berries are preferred, but still wash. Then grate and strain the berries in a strainer.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    2. Let all the juice strain out from the berries in order to achieve the thick consistency of filling.Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    3. Let your cream cheese come to room temperature. Then whip the cream cheese with a fork at room temperature to smooth it out.Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    4. Mix the grated and strained berries in the whipped cream cheese.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    5. Whip the heavy whipping cream with a whisker to make it light and fluffy. Put the bowl of cream over the ice while whipping to keep it cold and fasten the process.  Before starting to whisk, please make sure that your cream is cold to reduce the risk of spoiling the cream. While whisking add vanilla essence, cinnamon powder and confectioners' sugar into the cream.Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    6. Fold the whisked whip cream into berries and cream cheese mixture. Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    7. After mixing, cover it and put it in the fridge so that it remains cold.
    8. Now you can pick your favorite wholegrain seedless bread for the sandwiches. Seedless bread will ensure that you are able to easily make rolls with flattened bread.
    9. Remove the bread crust using a bread knife. You will need about 16 slices. Removing bread crust is a necessary step in order to be able to make the pin-wheel sandwiches. Bread will not roll with crust on.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    10. Now flatten the bread slices one at a time with a rolling pin by placing them in between the plastic wrap.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    11. Place four slices in a row as shown in the picture. Each subsequent piece should have about 1 cm overlap. Wet the overlap portion with water or butter to make the breads pieces stick properly. Now, spread the filling with a butter knife uniformly over all the pieces. Don't overfill, otherwise the filling might ooze out while rolling.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    12. Now grab one side and start rolling slowly, making sure that bread does not break away. Roll until the end. After rolling them, immediately wrap them tightly in a plastic wrap. Tie the sides of the wrap to keep the moisture intact and air out.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    13. Keep the rolled and wrapped pieces in the fridge to let them stabilize and take shape. More you can let it cool, the better it is for the filling. If you preparing these for an upcoming event, then this is where you stop. You can leave them in the fridge for up to one day.
    14. When ready to serve, unwrap the rolls one-by-one and cut with a sharp knife into even bite size pieces.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    15. Now you pinwheel sandwiches are ready for plating. Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate
    16. To make the lollipops for kids, as shows in the picture, first make a bow using fruit leathers. Insert in a lollipop stick and then insert the sandwich. You may also use the ribbon bows instead fruit leather bows. Now sprinkle each lollipop with colorful sprinkles and red sanding sugar.
      Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches Enhance Your Palate

    Hope you and your kids enjoy these lollipop sandwiches. Please, do leave a comment and let us know if you try it. May your palate be enhanced!

    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches
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    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches

    In this Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches recipe, I have made pinwheel sandwiches with a filling made from strawberries, raspberries, cream cheeses and whipped cream. Most pinwheel sandwich recipes do not require any cooking. Make sure you use healthy, fresh, natural and organic ingredients.  These may be served as appetizers, afternoon snack, or finger food in office parties, ladies gatherings, teacher appreciation event or for kid’s class parties.
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    Prep Time40 mins
    Resting Time3 hrs
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Pin Wheel, Raspberry, Sandwiches
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 177kcal
    Author: Rupali Agarwal

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz Cream Cheese
    • ¼ cup Raspberries grated and strained
    • ¼ cup Strawberries grated and strained
    • ½ cup Heavy whipped cream
    • 16 slices Bread

    Spices:

    • 2 tablespoon Confectioners’ sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon powder Dal chini
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Wash your berries thoroughly with water. Organic berries are preferred, but still wash. Then grate and strain the berries in a strainer.
    • Let all the juice strain out from the berries in order to achieve the thick consistency of filling.
    • Let your cream cheese come to room temperature. Then whip the cream cheese with a fork at room temperature to smooth it out.
    • Mix the grated and strained berries in the whipped cream cheese.
    • Whip the heavy whipping cream with a whisker to make it light and fluffy. Put the bowl of cream over the ice while whipping to keep it cold and fasten the process. Before starting to whisk, please make sure that your cream is cold to reduce the risk of spoiling the cream. While whisking add vanilla essence, cinnamon powder and confectioners’ sugar into the cream.
    • Fold the whisked whip cream into berries and cream cheese mixture.
    • After mixing, cover it and put it in the fridge so that it remains cold.
    • Now you can pick your favorite wholegrain seedless bread for the sandwiches. Seedless bread will ensure that you are able to easily make rolls with flattened bread.
    • Remove the bread crust using a bread knife. You will need about 16 slices. Removing bread crust is a necessary step in order to be able to make the pin-wheel sandwiches. Bread will not roll with crust on.
    • Now flatten the bread slices one at a time with a rolling pin by placing them in between the plastic wrap.
    • Place four slices in a row as shown in the picture. Each subsequent piece should have about 1 cm overlap. Wet the overlap portion with water or butter to make the breads pieces stick properly. Now, spread the filling with a butter knife uniformly over all the pieces. Don’t overfill, otherwise the filling might ooze out while rolling.
    • Now grab one side and start rolling slowly, making sure that bread does not break away. Roll until the end. After rolling them, immediately wrap them tightly in a plastic wrap. Tie the sides of the wrap to keep the moisture intact and air out.
    • Keep the rolled and wrapped pieces in the fridge to let them stabilize and take shape. More you can let it cool, the better it is for the filling. If you preparing these for an upcoming event, then this is where you stop. You can leave them in the fridge for up to one day.
    • When ready to serve, unwrap the rolls one-by-one and cut with a sharp knife into even bite size pieces.
    • Now you pinwheel sandwiches are ready for plating.
    • To make the lollipops for kids, as shows in the picture, first make a bow using fruit leathers. Insert in a lollipop stick and then insert the sandwich. You may also use the ribbon bows instead fruit leather bows. Now sprinkle each lollipop with colorful sprinkles and red sanding sugar.

    Notes

    Hope you and your kids enjoy these lollipop sandwiches. Please, do leave a comment and let us know if you try it. May your palate be enhanced!
     
    Posted in Starters and AppetizersTagged Berries, High Calcium, High Fiber, High Protien, Kids Friendly, No Garlic, No Onion, Raspberries, Strawberries, Sugar Conscious, Valentine Special, Vegetarian
    Nutrition Facts
    Raspberry Strawberry Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 177 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 14mg5%
    Sodium 269mg12%
    Potassium 111mg3%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 175IU4%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 77mg8%
    Iron 1.6mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. vg says

      May 17, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Does not it get sqashy? How does it stay stiff?

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      • Rupali Agarwal says

        May 17, 2017 at 7:58 am

        Nope, it doesn't get squishy and mushy. Can stay in fridge wrapped in cling wrap for 2-3 days before cutting into pinwheels.

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