📋 Raisin Cinnamon Tortilla Sushi Recipe

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5 from 3 votes

📋 Raisin Cinnamon Tortilla Sushi Recipe

This Raisin Cinnamon Tortilla Sushi Recipe is quick, easy, and healthy. Made with 6 wholesome ingredients (raisins, apples, carrots, cinnamon, cream cheese, and whole wheat tortillas), it's a snap to whip together for picnics, lunch bags, or an after-school snack that kids can even make themselves!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword cinnamon, pinwheels, raisin, sushi, tortilla

Special Diet Vegetarian, weight watchers

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings raisin sushi rolls

Calories 81kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large apple, cored, peeled and grated
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1 cup California raisins
1 cup light cream cheese, softened -8 oz package
3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 - 10 inch -wheat flour tortillas

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Instructions

Spread ¼ cup cream cheese on each tortilla, and sprinkle ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon on each cream cheese covered tortilla.
1 cup light cream cheese, softened, 4 - 10 inch -wheat flour tortillas, 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add grated carrot, dividing it evenly by all 4 tortillas, then add grated apple, dividing it evenly by all 4 tortillas. Add ¼ cup California raisins, to each tortilla, spreading them out evenly.
1 large apple, cored, peeled and grated, 1 large carrot, peeled and grated, 1 cup California raisins
Starting at one of the wide ends, begin to roll the tortilla a tightly as you can.
Then continue to roll until you reach the other end, keeping it as tight a roll as possible.
Roll until you reach the other edge and make sure the seam is on the bottom of the roll. Cut off ends (about a ½ inch)
Then cut each tortilla into 6 slices each.
Place sushi pieces (so they fit tightly) into a serving tray, platter etc.

Notes

Expert Recipe Tips:

Use a microplane for grating: A fine microplane or hand grater works best for grating the apple and carrot finely enough so they roll smoothly without tearing the tortilla.
Dry the grated apple: After grating, gently squeeze or blot the apple with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This prevents the tortilla from becoming soggy, especially if making ahead.
Soften cream cheese fully: Make sure the cream cheese is very soft before spreading to avoid tearing the tortilla. If it’s still firm, microwave it for 10–15 seconds to make it spread more easily.
Distribute ingredients evenly to avoid bulges: Spread the filling right to the edges of the tortilla and keep the layer thin and even. This ensures a tight, consistent roll and prevents uneven slicing.
Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts: If you have time, chill the rolled tortillas (wrapped in plastic wrap) for 30 minutes before slicing. This firms them up and helps achieve neater, more uniform pinwheels.
Cut with a serrated or very sharp knife: Use a clean, sharp knife or serrated bread knife for slicing. Wipe the blade between cuts to keep edges clean and prevent smearing.
Add crunch or texture: For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, or shredded coconut before rolling. This enhances texture without overwhelming the base flavors.
Make it sweet-savory: Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the cinnamon or cream cheese layer for a flavor boost that enhances both the sweet and savory notes.

🌡️Storing

These should be made as close to serving as possible. However, if you make them in advance or have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. * Please note: the apples will brown a little

When the kids head back to school, they're going to need after-school snacks. This recipe for tortilla pinwheels is the perfect snack that younger kids can help with, and older kids can even make for themselves. The best part is that they are fun to eat! You could even send them along to school in a lunch bag.

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