CAPRESE PINWHEELS cold appetizer, easy and quick sandwich bread rolls, a fun idea for parties and buffets made in 5 minutes, perfect for Christmas parties.
The Caprese Pinwheels cold appetizer are those recipes that once you make them once… you’ll want to serve them at every party! I always prepare them as a quick no-cook appetizer, especially when I need something tasty but don’t have the time (or the desire!) to turn on the stove.
These sandwich bread rolls with mozzarella, tomato, and oregano instantly bring summer to mind, but they are also perfect for Christmas, for a buffet, a last-minute aperitif, or when you want to bring something to the table that looks elaborate but actually takes exactly 5 minutes.
The beauty of caprese pinwheels is that they are fresh, light, colorful, with a Mediterranean taste that everyone loves. And the sandwich bread, rolled up, becomes a perfect base for an appetizer, ideal also served on a platter alongside other cold snacks.
You can customize them as you like: add a drizzle of pesto for a more intense touch, or use lactose-free mozzarella to adapt the recipe for those who need it.
So, if you’re looking for a super fast and pretty idea to present, these no-cook caprese pinwheels are the appetizer that never lets you down: fresh, scenic, and really easy. Trust me, they disappear from the tray in a flash!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8 pieces
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 3 oz cherry tomatoes
- 7 oz buffalo mozzarella (or fior di latte)
- mayonnaise
Steps
Place the slices of bread on the surface, overlap them, and flatten with a rolling pin.
Cut the tomatoes into pieces and the well-drained mozzarella.
Fill the bread with mayonnaise, add the tomatoes and mozzarella, a sprinkle of oregano, and roll up.
Wrap the roll in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Then take it out of the fridge and slice.
Bon appétit
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CAPRESE PINWHEELS cold appetizer
USEFUL TIPS
Flatten the sandwich bread well with the rolling pin: the pinwheels will be more compact and precise.
If you want a “fridge” appetizer, prepare them in advance and keep them wrapped in plastic wrap: they slice better.
For a version without lactose, use lactose-free mozzarella.
For a richer variant, add a touch of pesto or basil mayonnaise.
Use well-dried tomatoes to avoid the roll getting too wet.
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FAQ CAPRESE PINWHEELS cold appetizer
Can they be made in advance?
Yes, they even improve! Keep them in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 12 hours.
What kind of sandwich bread is best to use?
Crustless is perfect, but the classic one works too: just remove the crust.
Can they be made lactose-free?
Certainly! Use lactose-free mozzarella and the recipe remains equally excellent.
Can I freeze them?
Better not: mozzarella changes texture in the freezer.
Can I add pesto to the caprese pinwheels?
Absolutely, and it becomes an even more Mediterranean and fragrant version.
