Cucumber And Dill Pinwheels (Print Page)

Cucumber, cream cheese and dill rolled in tortillas and chilled into crisp pinwheels—easy party bites.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Herbs

01 - 1 English cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus extra sprigs for garnish

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
04 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Pantry & Wraps

05 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a spatula until completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Pat the finely diced cucumber dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Divide the cucumber-cream cheese mixture evenly among the four tortillas, spreading it in a thin, even layer all the way to the edges.
04 - Roll each tortilla up tightly from one edge to form a compact log, keeping the filling tucked in as you roll.
05 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the filling to firm up and hold its shape when sliced.
06 - Unwrap each chilled roll and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels, discarding the uneven ends if desired.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on a serving platter, garnish with fresh dill sprigs, and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
  • They look fancy plated up but honestly take about fifteen minutes from fridge to table.
02 -
  • If you skip the cucumber drying step, the filling turns soupy and the tortillas get gummy within an hour, so do not rush it.
  • Chilling the rolls for longer, even overnight, actually improves the flavor because the dill infuses the cream cheese.
03 -
  • Use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls for perfectly clean cuts that a knife simply cannot match.
  • Make a double batch of the filling and keep it in the fridge for quick sandwiches or crackers throughout the week.

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