Easy Ham and Pickle Pinwheels Recipe Perfect for Party Appetizers
These Easy Ham and Pickle Pinwheels with Cream Cheese are quick, simple, and perfect for parties. The creamy tang of cream cheese, salty ham, and crisp pickles wrapped in soft tortillas make a surprising and addictive combo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 pinwheels (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 8 oz (225 g) deli ham, thinly sliced
- 4–5 medium dill pickles, sliced thinly lengthwise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) yellow mustard
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tbsp yellow mustard. Stir in finely chopped green onions, fresh dill if using, and a few grinds of black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Place one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface or parchment paper.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the tortilla, edge to edge.
- Layer about 4 oz thin slices of deli ham evenly over the cream cheese. Arrange thin slices of dill pickle on top of the ham.
- Starting from one edge, carefully roll the tortilla tightly but gently, tucking the filling as you roll.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, unwrap and slice the roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife. Wipe the knife between cuts for clean slices.
- Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter with the spiral side facing up. Serve immediately or chill until serving.
Notes
Do not skip the chilling step to ensure clean slicing and firm pinwheels. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading. Wipe the knife between slices to prevent smearing. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas. Variations include swapping ham for turkey, chicken, or vegetarian options like roasted red peppers and cucumber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 pinwheels per se
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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