If you’ve ever elbowed your way through a holiday party crowd just to sneak one more pinwheel before the platter vanished—girl, same! My mom was the undisputed queen of the appetizer table, and her pinwheel game? Absolutely legendary!
These cucumber and dill pinwheels are a fresh twist on that classic party favorite, and every time I make them, I feel like I’m right back at those family gatherings, side-eyeing the cousins to see who’s gonna make the next stealthy move toward the snacks!
These are crisp, creamy, herby, and ridiculously addictive. Perfect for football watch parties, holiday hangouts, or let’s-be-honest “I just want a fun lunch” days. And the best part? No oven required!
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
Kitchen Tools You'll Need:
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Large knife
- Plastic wrap
- Serrated knife
Directions:
First things first—chop your dill and slice those cucumbers super thin. Like, paper-thin if you can!
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the ranch seasoning until smooth and dreamy.
Spread about ¼ of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
Sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of chopped dill on top—don’t skimp, it’s where the flavor magic happens!
Lay your cucumber slices over the cream cheese layer in a single layer.
Now roll it up tightly, from one end to the other. We want nice, firm logs—not sad little saggy wraps, okay?
Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour. This part is key to perfect slices!
When you're ready to serve, unwrap and trim about 2 inches off each end (chef’s snack 👀), then slice the rest into 6 even pinwheels per roll.
Arrange them flat on a pretty platter and try not to eat them all before the guests arrive. Or don’t—your house, your rules.
Tips & Twists:
- Want extra crunch? Add shredded carrots or thin bell pepper strips.
- No fresh dill? You can use ½ tsp dried dill in a pinch, but fresh really sings.
- Going gluten-free? Use GF tortillas—they work just fine!
- Make them ahead! These babies are perfect to prep the night before. Just don’t slice until serving time for the freshest look.
Cucumber & Dill Pinwheels
Yummy cucumber and dill pinwheel appetizers, perfect for parties!
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
- Chop the dill and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Mix the cream cheese and ranch seasoning in a small bowl.
- Spread ¼ of the cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla.
- Scatter ½ tbsp of chopped dill over the cream cheese mixture.
- Arrange cucumbers on the tortilla.
- Start from one end, and roll the tortilla tightly into itself until you meet the other end.
- Wrap the tortilla logs in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- Once ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap. Use a serrated knife to cut 2 inches off each end, then cut the remaining log into 6 equal portions.
- Lay flat on a platter to serve.
Notes
Storage: refrigerate
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 64Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 160mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
These cucumber and dill pinwheels are cool, creamy, and packed with nostalgic goodness. Whether you're hosting the game day crew or just living your best snacky life, these little spirals of joy are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Just don’t be surprised when everyone starts calling you the pinwheel queen.
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