Cucumber and Dill Pinwheels (Printable)

Crisp cucumber and dill cream cheese rolled in tortillas into chilled pinwheels—ideal for parties, lunches, or snacks.

# 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, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Bread

09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# How-To:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Place tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the dill cream cheese mixture across each tortilla, extending to the edges.
03 - Arrange cucumber slices in a single, even layer over the cream cheese spread on each tortilla.
04 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll each tortilla into a compact log. Optionally wrap the rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for easier slicing.
05 - Unwrap each tortilla roll and use a sharp knife to slice into six equal pinwheels per roll. Reserve or enjoy the uneven end pieces.
06 - Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and present chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This spread is so creamy and herby, you honestly may end up eating it with a spoon before it ever reaches a tortilla.
  • The pinwheels turn out impossibly pretty, making you look like an instant party pro with barely any fuss.
02 -
  • If you rush the rolling and slice too soon, the filling squishes out—a lesson I learned the first time without chilling.
  • Letting the cream cheese soften is non-negotiable for spreadability; skipping this led to torn tortillas more than once.
03 -
  • A serrated bread knife does wonders for clean, no-squish pinwheel cuts.
  • Lining up cucumber slices edge to edge keeps every bite crisp and bright.

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