Light and Refreshing Cucumber Dill Pinwheels Recipe
These Light and Refreshing Cucumber Dill Pinwheels are a perfect appetizer combining creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese, fresh dill, and crisp cucumber slices rolled in soft flour tortillas. Easy to prepare and chilled to perfection, they offer a cool, herby bite ideal for gatherings, parties, or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 pinwheels (6 pinwheels per tortilla) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pinwheel Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet
- 2 tsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
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- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare Dill and Cucumber: Chop the fresh dill finely and thinly slice the medium cucumber ensuring uniform slices, which will help the pinwheels roll nicely and maintain their shape.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the dry ranch seasoning packet. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Spread Mixture on Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas flat. Evenly spread about a quarter of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, covering the entire surface area for full flavor in every bite.
- Add Fresh Dill: Sprinkle approximately half a tablespoon of the chopped fresh dill onto the cream cheese spread on each tortilla to introduce a fresh, herby note.
- Arrange Cucumber Slices: Layer the thin cucumber slices evenly over the dill and cream cheese mixture to add crunch and freshness to the pinwheels.
- Roll Tortillas: Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log, ensuring that it is firm enough to hold together when sliced.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap each tortilla log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This chilling step firms up the rolls making slicing neater and easier.
- Slice Pinwheels: Once chilled, unwrap the rolls. Trim approximately 2 inches from each end to discard uneven pieces, then slice the remaining log into 6 equal pinwheel portions using a serrated knife.
- Serve: Arrange the pinwheels flat on a serving dish and serve fresh as a light, flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife for cleaner slicing of the chilled pinwheels.
- Ensure the cucumber slices are as thin as possible to avoid difficulty rolling and to keep texture balanced.
- Chilling is crucial for firm pinwheels; do not skip refrigeration.
- For a low-carb option, substitute flour tortillas with low-carb or whole wheat tortillas.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a day in advance and stored tightly wrapped in the fridge.
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