Light and Refreshing Cucumber Dill Pinwheels Recipe
Light and Refreshing Cucumber Dill Pinwheels are a perfect no-cook appetizer featuring creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese spread on soft flour tortillas, layered with fresh dill and crisp cucumber slices, then rolled and chilled to create delightful, bite-sized pinwheels. Ideal for gatherings, they offer a fresh, herby, and crunchy flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 pinwheels (6 per tortilla) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the fresh dill finely and slice the cucumber thinly and evenly to ensure they roll well inside the tortillas.
- Mix cream cheese and seasoning: In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with the dry ranch seasoning packet until smooth and uniform.
- Spread mixture on tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas and evenly spread about one quarter of the cream cheese mixture on each, covering the entire surface.
- Add dill: Sprinkle approximately half a tablespoon of fresh chopped dill over the cream cheese spread on each tortilla to add a fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Layer cucumber slices: Arrange the thin cucumber slices evenly over the dill and cream cheese layer to add a crisp, refreshing texture.
- Roll tortillas tightly: Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log to help the pinwheels hold together when sliced.
- Chill the rolls: Wrap each tortilla log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up for easier slicing and better shape retention.
- Slice and serve: Remove the plastic wrap, trim about 2 inches from each end of the log to remove uneven pieces, then slice each roll into six equal pinwheel portions. Arrange them flat on a serving platter and serve fresh.
Notes
- Thin, even cucumber slices ensure easy rolling and nice texture.
- Chilling time is crucial for firm pinwheels that slice neatly.
- Use a serrated knife for cleaner slices without squishing the rolls.
- Optional: swap flour tortillas for gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- These make excellent finger foods for parties and can be prepared a day ahead.
Keywords: cucumber pinwheels, ranch cream cheese appetizer, cucumber dill appetizer, no-cook party food, finger food, fresh appetizer
