Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Print View)

Dill-infused cream cheese, cucumber, and smoked salmon rolled in tortillas for savory party pinwheels.

# Components:

→ Dairy and Cheese

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp sour cream
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tsp lemon juice
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely diced

→ Fish

07 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices

→ Bread

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
02 - Lay tortillas flat on a clean cutting board. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
03 - Distribute the diced cucumber evenly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Arrange smoked salmon slices in a single layer atop the cucumber.
05 - Tightly roll each tortilla from one end to form a log shape.
06 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow pinwheels to set firmly.
07 - Remove plastic wrap, trim the ends, and slice each roll into 6 uniform pinwheels using a sharp knife.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The velvety cream cheese meets the gentle smokiness of salmon in each bite, making these pinwheels taste elevated with very little effort.
  • They stay fresh and crisp in the fridge, so you can prepare them ahead and relax before your guests arrive.
02 -
  • If you skip chilling, the pinwheels fall apart and look messy on the plate.
  • Warming the tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave makes them pliable and stops cracks as you roll.
03 -
  • Layer salmon away from the very edge to keep every pinwheel intact without losing filling.
  • Adding a pinch of horseradish to the cream cheese makes the flavors far livelier.
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