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These Dill Pickle Pinwheels Always Disappear Fast: If you love tangy, fun finger foods that disappear faster than you can make them, these Dill Pickle Pinwheels are going to become one of your go?to appetizers. I first made this recipe when I needed something quick, crowd?pleasing, and totally snackable – and it was an instant hit with everyone from the kiddos to the adults at the party.
Creamy Dill Pickle Pinwheels Everyone Loves: Creamy cream cheese gets folded with salty ham and crunchy dill pickles, all wrapped up snugly in soft tortillas. These easy roll-ups are zesty, creamy, and impossible to resist, whether you’re serving them at a gathering or packing them for lunch!
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How to make Dill Pickle Pinwheels
My Go-To Snack: Dill Pickle Ham Roll-Ups: Cream cheese blended with savory ham and crunchy dill pickles, spread on a tortilla, rolled tight, chilled, and sliced into bite?sized pinwheels — a tangy, creamy snack or party appetizer everyone loves.
These pickle pinwheels are on of my son’s favorite lunches and my husband likes them made with sweet pickles too! If you are looking for a low carb easy roll up option that will give you that tang these pinwheels are for you!
Dill Pickle Pinwheel Ingredients
First assemble the following ingredients:
- Cream Cheese – cream cheese is what keeps these pinwheels together and gives them a creamy texture.
- Deli Ham – you can use any deli ham you want or even turkey for these pinwheels. You want to get the meat thinly sliced so it is easy to roll and keep the pinwheels bitesize.
- Dill Pickles – use pickle spears for a nice roll that keep the pickle in the center.
- Tortillas – I always use flour tortillas for these pinwheels since I feel like they roll up well and hold together.
Steps to Make Pickle Pinwheels
Once you have assembled the ingredients, use the following method:
Prep & Assemble
Beat your cream cheese until smooth. Fold the diced ham and pickles into the cream cheese.
Spread the mixture among the tortillas leaving a gap around the sides. Roll up tightly.
Chill & Serve
Place on a plate and refrigerate for one hour. Remove from the fridge when ready to serve and slice into one-inch rounds. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Dill Pickle Pinwheels
Roll tight. It is really important to roll the pinwheels really tight so that the filling doesn’t spill out.
Don’t overfill. Too much filling will squeeze out as you roll and make slicing messy. Spread evenly and keep the edges clean.
Mix it up. Feel free to add some spices to the cream cheese if you prefer such as onion powder, garlic powder, or red pepper to spice things up.
Dry the pickles before rolling. Blot them with a paper towel to prevent soggy tortillas — a small step that makes a big difference in texture.
Use room temperature cream cheese. It spreads easier and won’t tear the tortillas. If you’re in a rush, microwave it in 10-second bursts.
Chill before slicing. At least 30 minutes in the fridge firms them up, so they slice into clean spirals instead of squishing flat.
Use a serrated knife. A gentle sawing motion helps cut through the pinwheels without smashing them.
Make ahead-friendly. These hold up great in the fridge for up to 24 hours — perfect for parties, picnics, or school lunches.
Pickle Pinwheel Roll-Up Recipe FAQs
These pinwheels can be rolled and wrapped in plastic wrap then placed in the fridge. Cut them when you are ready to eat them.
These pinwheels will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can make these gluten free by making them with these keto tortillas.
Yes, but it’ll totally change the flavor. Sweet pickles make it more of a sweet-and-salty snack, while dill keeps it tangy and savory.
Deli-style sliced ham is great, but chopped leftover ham works too. Just make sure it’s not too wet or thick.
Up to 2 hours is safe. After that, pop them back in the fridge to keep them fresh (and food-safe).
Use large, soft flour tortillas — they roll easily and hold together well when sliced.
Absolutely! They’re actually better after chilling. Just store tightly wrapped in the fridge and slice right before serving for the best texture.
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Dill Pickle Pinwheels
Equipment
- Guvvie 5 Pack Heat Resistant Microwave Cover – Various Sizes Resuable Silicone Suction lids for Holidays Gifts, fits Bowls, Cups,Plates, Pots, Pans – Microwave Splatter Covers StoveTop, Oven, Fridge and Freezer Safe
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cup deli ham, diced
- 1 ¾ cup dill pickle spears, diced
- 6-7 taco tortillas
Instructions
- In a medium bowl beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the diced ham and pickles and mix to combine.
- Spread the mixture on the tortillas leaving about 1/2" on the side and roll up tightly.
- Place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Remove from the fridge and slice into 1" rounds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
