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Easy Make-Ahead Cucumber Dill Pinwheel

Easy Make-Ahead Cucumber Dill Pinwheel

Refreshingly crisp and creamy, these cucumber dill pinwheels are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer. Featuring a zesty herb-infused cream cheese spread and crunchy English cucumbers rolled into soft tortillas, they are ideal for parties, picnics, or a light snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked
Assembly
  • 4 large Flour tortillas 10-inch size, spinach or plain
  • 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced into rounds or strips
  • 0.5 cup Fresh baby spinach leaves optional for extra color

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Beat with a whisk or hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
  2. Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it in an even layer all the way to the edges to ensure the rolls stay sealed.
  3. If using spinach, layer a few leaves over the cream cheese. Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber rounds in a single layer over the bottom two-thirds of each tortilla.
  4. Tightly roll up each tortilla, starting from the side with the cucumbers. Apply gentle pressure as you roll to ensure a tight, compact cylinder.
  5. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap. Place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and the cream cheese to firm up.
  6. When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap. Use a sharp serrated knife to trim the uneven ends, then slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
  7. Arrange the pinwheels on a platter and garnish with extra sprigs of fresh dill if desired.

Notes

To prevent the pinwheels from becoming soggy, ensure the cucumbers are patted dry with a paper towel before placing them on the cream cheese. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture.
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