Cucumber Pinwheels with Cream Cheese and Dill Recipe
Cucumber Pinwheels are a refreshing and elegant appetizer perfect for parties or light snacks. Soft flour tortillas are layered with a creamy blend of cream cheese and Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese, fresh dill, and thinly sliced cucumbers. Chilled and sliced into bite-sized rounds, these pinwheels offer a delightful combination of creamy, herby flavors with a crisp cucumber crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 16 pinwheel slices (about 4 pinwheels per tortilla, sliced into 4 pieces each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 5.3 ounces Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Vegetables
- 4 small cucumbers, sliced very thin (or English cucumbers)
Wrap
- 4 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Place the softened cream cheese and Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese in a mixing bowl. Using a mixer, cream the two cheeses together until smooth and well combined.
- Spread Cheese on Tortilla: Take one flour tortilla and spread about one quarter of the cheese mixture evenly over its surface, making sure to reach all the way to the edges for consistent flavor.
- Add Fresh Dill: Sprinkle a little of the chopped fresh dill evenly over the spread cheese to impart fresh herbal notes.
- Layer Cucumber Slices: Arrange a single layer of very thinly sliced cucumbers on top of the cheese and dill mixture. Make sure the slices are evenly distributed to give a consistent crunch throughout.
- Roll the Tortilla: Tightly roll the tortilla from one edge to the other, ensuring a snug wrap that holds the filling securely inside.
- Chill the Roll: Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap to maintain its shape and moisture, then place it in the refrigerator to chill.
- Repeat and Chill: Repeat the spreading, layering, rolling, and chilling process with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture.
- Slice into Pinwheels: After chilling for about an hour, remove the plastic wrap. Trim off the ends of each roll to create clean edges, then slice the roll into 1-inch rounds to form the pinwheel shapes, perfect for serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to create a smooth spread.
- You can substitute Boursin with another herbed cheese spread if unavailable.
- Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to slice cucumbers thinly and uniformly.
- The pinwheels can be prepared several hours ahead of time and kept refrigerated.
- For a low-carb option, consider using low-carb tortillas or cucumber slices as wraps.
Keywords: Cucumber pinwheels, appetizer, cream cheese, Boursin, herb cheese, fresh dill, finger food, party snacks
