Cucumber And Dill Pinwheels (Printable)

Cucumber and dill layered with creamy cheese in tortillas, chilled and sliced into colorful handheld pinwheels.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

→ Condiments & Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Bread

08 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, chopped dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Arrange the tortillas on a clean work surface. Using a spatula, evenly coat each tortilla with the prepared dill cream cheese spread, covering to the edges.
03 - Place cucumber slices in a single, even layer over the cream cheese mixture on each tortilla.
04 - Starting at one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a compact log shape.
05 - Wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up for cleaner slicing.
06 - Remove plastic wrap. With a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into 6 even pinwheels. Discard uneven end pieces if desired.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Whipping up a cream cheese spread flecked with fresh dill feels almost like a shortcut to summer.
  • These pinwheels look party-perfect but come together so quickly, they might become your go-to anytime snack.
02 -
  • Letting the pinwheels chill before slicing prevents them from squashing or unraveling.
  • Not drying the cucumber slices can leave things a bit soggy, so a quick pat with a towel works wonders.
03 -
  • Warming tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds makes rolling so much easier and prevents cracks.
  • Don’t be shy with seasoning—bland pinwheels are nobody’s favorite.

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