Description
These refreshing Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels are a perfect light appetizer or snack, featuring a creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese spread on soft flour tortillas, layered with fresh cucumber slices and fragrant dill. Rolled tightly and chilled to set, they offer a crisp, flavorful bite ideal for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pinwheel Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz dry ranch seasoning
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare herbs and cucumber: Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley. Thinly slice the medium cucumber to create even, manageable pieces for layering.
- Mix cream cheese and ranch seasoning: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the dry ranch seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Spread mixture on tortillas: Evenly spread the cream cheese and ranch mixture over each of the four large flour tortillas, covering the surface completely.
- Add chopped dill: Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill evenly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla to infuse flavor.
- Layer cucumber slices: Arrange the thin cucumber slices evenly across each tortilla on top of the dill for freshness and crunch.
- Roll the tortillas: Carefully and tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape to hold the filling securely inside, promoting clean slices later.
- Chill the rolls: Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the roll to firm up.
- Slice and serve: Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and unwrap. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll into bite-sized pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately for a refreshing appetizer.
Notes
- For best slicing results, chill the wrapped rolls for a full hour to firm up.
- Use a serrated knife to prevent squishing the pinwheels while cutting.
- Substitute gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly, so use fresh dill and parsley when possible.
- This recipe is vegetarian and suitable for light appetizers or snacks.
