Pinwheel Sandwich is a colorful rolled sandwich made with soft bread, cream cheese, avocado and fresh vegetables. It’s quick to put together and needs no cooking. These bite-sized spirals work well for snacks, tiffin boxes or small parties. You can chill the roll in advance and slice just before serving.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 · 8 Pinwheels
  • Category: Appetizers, Snacks
  • Cuisine: World

Ingredients

  • 1 medium avocado
  • 4 to 5 drops lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt (as needed)
  • ⅓ cup cream cheese (– softened)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander (– finely chopped, or use parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons celery (– finely chopped)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (– optional)
  • salt (– according to taste, optional)
  • 6 bread (– whole wheat or white bread, edges trimmed and lightly flattened)
  • butter (– softened, as required, optional for brushing)
  • 6 small iceberg lettuce leaves (or a small handful shredded, optional)
  • 1 medium tomato (– thinly sliced and deseeded, swap with 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes)
  • ½ cucumber (– thinly sliced)
  • ⅓ cup carrots (– grated)
  • 5 olives (– sliced, black or green)
  • 12 basil leaves (– whole or chopped)
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup cheddar cheese (– grated or thinly sliced)
  • dried mixed herbs (– as needed)
  • chili flakes (– add as required, optional)

Method

Prepare Bread

  1. Flatten the bread slices by gently rolling them with a rolling pin.
  2. Trim the edges of the bread slices.
  3. Place the bread slices on a sheet of cling film, slightly overlapping so they form a long rectangle.
  4. Moisten the overlapping edges with a little water and press them gently so they stick well.
  5. Note that the edges should not be dry, or the slices will separate and the roll may break while rolling. At the same time, avoid making them too wet or soggy, as overly moist bread can tear. Make sure the slices hold together firmly before you start adding the fillings.

Make Avocado Filling

  1. Mash the avocado in a small bowl and mix the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Keep it aside.

Make Cream Cheese Filling

  1. In another bowl, add softened cream cheese.
  2. Add chopped coriander or parsley and celery. Mix well. Add a little mayonnaise if you prefer extra creaminess.

Assemble & Make Pinwheel Sandwich

  1. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire bread sheet.
  2. Then spread the mashed avocado layer on top.
  3. Place the lettuce (if using), grated carrot, tomato slices, cucumber slices, sliced olives and basil evenly across the bread.
  4. Add the grated cheddar cheese and sprinkle a little salt, pepper, chili flakes if using and dried mixed herbs.
  5. Use the cling film to help you roll the bread tightly into a log. Wrap it completely in the cling film and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour so it sets well.
  6. Remove the cling film and slice the roll into neat pinwheels using a serrated knife.

Serving Suggestions

  1. Serve the pinwheel sandwiches chilled or at room temperature.
  2. They pair well with pesto, guacamole, or a simple herb mayo. A little ketchup also works if you’re serving kids.

Storage Tips

  1. Keep the rolled log wrapped in cling film in the refrigerator and slice just before serving. Since the filling contains tomatoes, serve within an hour for the best texture.
  2. Once sliced, store leftovers in an airtight container and finish the same day. Avoid freezing as the bread becomes dry.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.