Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels (Print Version)
Cream cheese and dill rolled with cucumber in soft tortillas; chilled and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels.
# What You 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
→ Pantry
05 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
08 - Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Pat the finely diced cucumber dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
03 - Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas, spreading it in a thin, even layer all the way to the edges.
04 - Roll each tortilla up tightly into a firm log shape, keeping the filling evenly distributed.
05 - Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the filling to set and the rolls to firm up.
06 - Unwrap the chilled rolls and slice each one crosswise into 1/2-inch pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter, garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired, and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy, herby filling tastes like something youd pay good money for at a deli, but it costs almost nothing to make.
- No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane when entertaining.
02 -
- Skip the cucumber drying step and you will end up with wet, slippery filling that slides right out of the tortilla when sliced.
- Chilling is not optional because warm pinwheels fall apart the moment the knife touches them.
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to slice through the rolls for perfectly clean cuts without squishing the filling.
- The filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, which makes the day of assembly almost effortless.