Veggie Cream Cheese Roll Ups

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If you're looking for a fresh, crowd-pleasing recipe that's both easy and eye-catching, look no further. These Veggie Cream Cheese Roll Ups are it! Loaded with veggies and smooth, flavorful cream cheese, they're perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or a quick bite. One bite in, and you'll know why they don't last long!

Veggie Cream cheese Roll ups served stacked in a white bowl.

Why does this recipe work?

Delicious flavor in every bite: The creamy, seasoned cream cheese paired with fresh, crunchy veggies is rolled into a soft tortilla and sliced into bite-sized pieces. The balance of textures and flavors makes them truly irresistible.
Perfect for sharing: These rollups are ideal for gatherings, picnics, and potlucks. They're easy to carry, serve, feed a crowd, quite popular, and always disappear quickly. Some other popular ones are vegetable cutlet with beets, Kerala fish cutlet, spiced egg puffs, Kerala parippu vada, and vegetable egg puffs.
Make-ahead friendly: You can prepare them in advance, like the dates and nuts energy balls and pineapple pudding, and they store well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, which makes your entertaining stress-free.
Simple and beginner-friendly: With just a handful of fresh ingredients, all you need to do is chop, shred, spread, roll, and slice; there's no cooking required except for heating the tortilla, which is again optional. A Veggie burrito bowl is another simple and beginner-friendly dish put together mainly by chopping veggies and assembling cooked ingredients.
Visually appealing: The colorful veggies (multi-colored peppers and veggies) paired with vibrant tortillas make these rollups just as attractive as they are delicious, just like our homemade fajitas
Easy to customize: You can make them your own by adding ingredients like shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped onions, or a pinch of red chili flakes for extra spice.

Ingredients

Veggies - Carrots, cabbage (shredded), red, green, orange, yellow bell peppers (diced finely), green onions
Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature), use any brand like Kirkland or Philadelphia like the one used in making mini cheesecakes, cheddar cheese (shredded), and mayonnaise
Spices - Cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, black pepper, salt to taste
Tortilla - Large-sized - Spinach, white corn, or Flour can be used.

How to make the Veggie Cream Cheese Roll ups?

We start by making the filling. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature and chop and shred all the veggies beforehand.

Ingredients for Veggie Cream cheese Roll ups.

Step 1: Gather all the items needed for making the veggie roll-ups together.

All the ingredients for the cream cheese filling mixed up in a white bowl with a steel spoon.

Step 2: Combine all the ingredients needed for making the filling.

Tortillas being heated up on a cast iron skillet to make veggie cream cheese roll ups.

Step 3: Slightly heat the tortillas if you like; this is not a required step.

Step 4: Spread the cream cheese filling liberally, making sure to cover all the edges.

Veggie cream cheese roll up being rolled up.

Step 5: Start rolling from one end and continue rolling till the end.

Step 6: You can also add some extra filling to the ends so they stick well.

Veggie cream cheese rolled up in a cling wrap.

Step 7: Cover with a clingwrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 8: After 30 minutes, cut evenly to form small pinwheels.

Veggie Cream cheese Roll ups served in a white bowl.

Useful Tips

Finely chop or julienne the vegetables; this helps the wraps roll up neatly and makes them easier to slice.
If possible, use a block of cheddar cheese and grate it instead of using the store-bought shredded one.
Heating the tortillas is not a necessary step, but it will help get nice brown spots and prevent them from cracking when rolling.
Make sure the filling reaches the edges of the tortilla; this helps the roll-ups stick together and hold their shape.
Wrap the rolls tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes before cutting. This makes cleaner, more even slices.
Use a mix of colorful vegetables and, if available, different colored tortillas to make the roll-ups look bright and appetizing.
Cut off the ends when cutting into pinwheel shapes so that they are all uniform.
These roll-ups can be served cold, making them perfect for preparing ahead of time. Slice them just before serving for the best presentation.
Feel free to customize the filling with ingredients you enjoy, such as shredded chicken, lettuce, cheese, or spreads, to make the recipe your own.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make the Veggie Cream cheese roll-ups ahead?

Yes, the roll-ups can be made ahead, refrigerating them at least 30 minutes ahead or for about 24 hours is fine. The cream cheese hardens up on refrigeratingand can be easily cut into desired pin wheel shapes just before serving.

How can I prevent veggie roll-ups from getting soggy?

Shred the vegetables very finely so they are evenly distributed in the cream cheese, and avoid cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini and veggies that release a lot of water. If you want to use them, make sure to have them immediately.

How long will the veggie roll-ups last in the refrigerator?

When stored in an air-tight container, the roll-ups can last for 4 to 5 days.

What kind of tortillas can I use for making veggie roll-ups?

Any large tortillas can be used. The spinach, regular, or flour tortillas can all be used for different flavors and colors. Sometimes local grocery stores sell freshly made tortillas, and that would work great as well.

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