Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels (Printable)
Cream cheese, dill and cucumber rolled in tortillas and chilled into refreshing pinwheels—easy party or lunchbox bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 English cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
→ Dairy
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
→ Pantry
05 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
08 - Extra dill sprigs (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Pat the diced cucumber dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately one quarter of the filling evenly over each tortilla, extending all the way to the edges.
04 - Roll each topped tortilla up tightly into a firm log shape, keeping the filling evenly distributed.
05 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the filling to firm up.
06 - Unwrap each chilled roll and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp chef's knife.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired, and serve chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, so your kitchen stays cool and you stay calm before any gathering.
- The creamy, herby filling works just as well stuffed into celery sticks or spread on a bagel if you have leftovers.
- Kids love the fun spiral shape, and adults love that they are light enough to eat a dozen without regret.
02 -
- Wet cucumber is the enemy of a good pinwheel, so press those pieces dry like your reputation depends on it.
- If you slice before chilling, the spirals will unravel and you will be serving sad little tacos instead.
03 -
- Use dental floss instead of a knife to cut pinwheels for perfectly clean edges every single time.
- Spread filling slightly thicker near the edge where the roll ends so the final pinwheel looks just as full as the first.