Savory dinner rolls with swirls of cream cheese and tomato are the ultimate side dish. Cream cheese pinwheels are savory and yummy!
Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These handheld rolls are the epitome of deliciousness for dinnertime! If you miss eating bread on the keto diet, these are going to become your favorite things.
Since they are made with lots of cream cheese, they won’t taste like mozzarella cheese or eggs. It might surprise you how satisfyingly delicious they really are. Offer them to your family or friends that aren’t on the keto diet. They will love them too!
Pinwheel Rolls
The tomato and basil give the rolls a very Italian flavor, so I suggest serving them with any Italian-inspired recipes you make. They are perfect with a Tuscan sausage skillet! You can dip the pinwheel rolls into the creamy sauce.
Tomato-lovers will enjoy eating these tomato pinwheel rolls with some tomato cream pork chops. It’s an explosion of flavor with lots of the same seasonings.
Or go with a classic family meal and serve the pinwheel rolls with some crispy parmesan chicken thighs.
How To Roll Pinwheels
There are three things that will help you when you roll them. All three are pretty important tips.
First, you have to chill the dough first. It’s much too sticky to mess with if you don’t.
Second, put the dough in between two sheets of parchment paper. This will further prevent the dough from sticking to the table or to the rolling pin.
Third, let the cream cheese soften before you try to spread it out over the flattened dough. Cream cheese is a beast to use when it is fresh out of the freezer. It won’t spread unless you bring it to room temperature.
Tomato Basil Pinwheels
Yes, tomato is higher in carbs, so I only used one tiny Roma tomato in the entire batch. This batch makes 14 rolls, so I was still able to keep the net carbs down to 2 grams per roll.
When you make the filling, use fresh basil. It has the brightest and boldest aromas, which makes the pinwheels taste (and look) so much better.
Cheesy Keto Rolls
These are the perfect rolls to make ahead or use in your meal prep! Store them in an airtight container or food storage bag and keep them at room temperature for up to three days.
They are also freezer-friendly. Just bake them, then let them cool to room temperature. Once they are cooled down, wrap each roll in plastic food wrap. Then put them in a freezer-safe resealable food storage bag.
They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to six months.
Keto Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients to make this easy keto tomato basil cream cheese pinwheels recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 14
Net Carbs: 2 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
For the dough:
Roma tomato
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
Xanthan gum
Mozzarella cheese shredded
Cream cheese
Almond flour
Baking powder
Salt
For the filling:
Basil
Green onions
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Instructions:
In a food processor, blend the tomato, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until smooth.
Add the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 second intervals in the microwave until melted and combined into a dough.
Place the cheese dough in a mixing bowl with the tomato puree and remaining dough ingredients. Knead until well combined.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge.
In a bowl, mix together the filling ingredients until well combined and smooth.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Roll the chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper until it is about ¼ of an inch thick.
Smooth the filling over the dough, leaving about ½ inch from the edges.
Careful roll the dough into a log shape over the filling.
Carefully slice the dough into rounds about ½ – 1 inch thick.
Place the round dough slices onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Keto Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Keto Dough
- 1 Roma Tomato chopped
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1/4 cup Chopped Basil
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
- 3 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the tomato, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 second intervals in the microwave until melted and combined into a dough.
- Place the cheese dough in a mixing bowl with the tomato puree and remaining dough ingredients. Knead until well combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- In a bowl, mix together the filling ingredients until well combined and smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll the chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper until it is about ¼ of an inch thick.
- Smooth the filling over the dough, leaving about ½ inch from the edges.
- Careful roll the dough into a log shape over the filling.
- Carefully slice the dough into rounds about ½ - 1 inch thick.
- Place the round dough slices onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Notes
Calories: 175
Net Carbs: 2 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Bread Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto cream cheese pinwheels recipe, then you should try these keto bread ideas next. They are perfect for breakfast, snack, or with dinner.
