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Cucumber Dill Pinwheels

Cucumber Dill Pinwheels: Your Go-To Easy Party Appetizer

Cucumber Dill Pinwheels are a refreshing and easy no-cook appetizer that combines creamy ranch filling, soft tortillas, and crisp cucumber slices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can substitute with neufchâtel cheese
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning homemade ranch seasoning is an alternative
For the Wrap
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas gluten-free tortillas can be used
For Freshness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chopped Dill can substitute with mixed herbs like parsley
  • 1 medium Cucumber bell pepper strips can be a great alternative

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Serrated knife
  • plastic wrap
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly under cold water and slice it into thin, even rounds, about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and dry ranch seasoning packet. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Lay out a flour tortilla and spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture over it, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle a generous amount of freshly chopped dill over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Arrange thin cucumber slices on top of the dill, covering the entire surface.
  6. Starting at one edge, roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, securing the fillings inside.
  7. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. After chilling, unwrap and use a serrated knife to trim uneven ends, then slice into 6 equal pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These can be prepared ahead of time and are best served chilled. For a different taste, experiment with flavored cream cheese or add lean meats like turkey.

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