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Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels Recipe

Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels Recipe
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These Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels are a fresh, creamy, and crunchy appetizer perfect for parties, lunches, or snacks. Softened cream cheese is blended with ranch seasoning and fresh dill, then spread on flour tortillas and topped with thinly sliced cucumbers. After chilling, the tortillas are rolled tight and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels, combining cool cucumber, tangy ranch, and fragrant dill in every bite.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet
  • 2 tsp fresh chopped dill

Other

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop the fresh dill finely and thinly slice the cucumber. Thin, even slices of cucumber ensure easy rolling and a crisp texture in the pinwheels.
  2. Mix Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the dry ranch seasoning packet. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended for an even flavor.
  3. Spread Filling: Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread approximately one quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, covering the entire surface to the edges.
  4. Add Dill: Sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of the chopped dill evenly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla, adding a fresh and aromatic herbaceous note.
  5. Layer Cucumbers: Arrange thin cucumber slices evenly over the dill and cream cheese layer. This adds crunch and freshness to the pinwheels.
  6. Roll Tortillas: Starting from one end, roll each tortilla tightly into a log to hold all ingredients securely inside. Firm rolling helps maintain shape for slicing.
  7. Chill Rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla log tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up the filling and make slicing easier.
  8. Slice Pinwheels: Once chilled, unwrap the logs. Using a serrated knife, cut off about 2 inches from each end to discard any uneven edges. Slice the remaining log into 6 equal portions.
  9. Serve: Lay the pinwheels flat on a serving platter. They are ready to enjoy as a refreshing appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese to easily blend with ranch seasoning for a smooth filling.
  • Thin cucumber slices are key to making clean, tight rolls; use a mandoline slicer if available.
  • Chilling the pinwheel logs before slicing helps maintain their shape and improves ease of cutting.
  • For a low-carb version, substitute flour tortillas with low-carb or whole wheat tortillas.
  • Adding a squeeze of lemon juice to cucumbers before layering can enhance freshness and reduce moisture.
  • These pinwheels can be made up to a day ahead and stored tightly wrapped in the fridge.

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Keywords: cucumber pinwheels, dill pinwheels, ranch cream cheese appetizer, no cook appetizer, finger foods, easy party appetizers, fresh cucumber snacks

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