Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels (Printable Version)
Crisp cucumber and dill cream on tortillas, rolled and sliced into chilled pinwheels—fresh, light, and party-ready.
# What You 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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir with a spatula or spoon until completely smooth and homogenous.
02 - Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the dill-cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, extending all the way to the edges.
03 - Arrange cucumber slices in a single, even layer atop the cream cheese mixture on each tortilla.
04 - Starting from one edge, roll up each tortilla tightly into a compact log shape.
05 - Wrap each rolled tortilla log in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the filling to set, resulting in cleaner slices.
06 - Remove the chilled logs from the plastic wrap. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels, discarding or reserving the uneven ends.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on a serving platter. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- You can make these ahead and they stay perfectly fresh and inviting for hours.
- The combination of dill, lemon, and cucumber wakes up your palate in the prettiest way.
02 -
- Once, I tried slicing before chilling and the filling squished right out—patience pays off here.
- Using the freshest tortillas means your rolls won’t crack, and the pinwheels keep their lovely shape.
03 -
- Really pack those tortillas tight when rolling—loose rolls mean messy pinwheels.
- The longer you chill before slicing (up to a few hours), the cleaner each cross-section looks—great for party platters.