These dill pickle pinwheels are made with cream cheese, fresh dill, ranch seasoning, chopped pickles, and deli ham all rolled snuggly together inside a tortilla and sliced for easy grab-and-go servings.
Why this recipe works
In these dill pickle pinwheels lies a magical experience your tastebuds have to experience in order to understand. This is especially true if you are a big pickle person, which would make sense if you are here.
Pinwheel sandwiches are a quick and easy appetizer for all occasions. Add in dill pickles and cream cheese and you’ve transformed them into creamy, crunchy, bite-sized finger foods the pickle lovers will go drool over!
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
TORTILLAS – Use large burrito tortillas (10 inch). These pinwheels work best with flour instead of corn tortillas.
PICKLES – As the recipe name states, we are using dill pickles. However, if you are more of a fan of sweet pickles, feel free to use those instead! Pickle spears, baby pickles, or regular-sized dill pickles will all work.
HAM – Another element of flavor, ham. It pairs really well with dill pickles. Deli ham will work perfectly in these pinwheels. Feel free to add in an extra slice or two for more flavor and texture, or omit it entirely if you aren’t a fan.
How to Make Dill Pickle Pinwheels
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- Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat until fluffy with a hand mixer.
- Mix in freshly chopped dill and ranch seasoning until well combined.
- Add in chopped pickles and ham and mix again, then spread evenly among 3 large tortillas.
- Tightly roll up tortillas and wrap in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge to allow the cream cheese to set for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut with a sharp knife into slices between 1 – 1 ½ inch wide and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Store dill pickle pinwheels in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are best served fresh as the longer they sit, the soggier they become.
Though these are definitely best served the same day, you can prepare these pinwheels a day in advance and store them in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. If you want to prepare them in advance I would suggest doing so the morning of your event. This will give the flavors plenty of time to develop in the fridge but shouldn’t give them enough time to get soggy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these dill pickle pinwheels on a platter with tongs for grabbing. You can also individually secure each pinwheel with a toothpick so it’s quick and easy for your guests to grab. Enjoy chilled.
More Appetizer Recipes
- Dill Pickle Dip
- Jalapeno Poppers
- Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Appetizer Veggie Pizza
- Mini Cucumber Sandwiches
- Pizza Pinwheels
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Dill Pickle Pinwheels
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Print It Rate It Text ItIngredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese two 8 ounce blocks, slightly softened
- 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 2 Tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chopped dill pickle
- 6-9 sliced deli ham chopped
- 3 large flour tortillas
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Use large burrito tortillas (10 inch). These pinwheels work best with flour instead of corn tortillas.
- If you prefer sweet pickles, feel free to use those instead! Pickle spears, baby pickles, or regular-sized dill pickles will all work.
- Store dill pickle pinwheels in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are best served fresh as the longer they sit, the soggier they become.
- If you want to prepare them in advance I would suggest doing so the morning of your event. This will give the flavors plenty of time to develop in the fridge but shouldn’t give them enough time to get soggy.
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat until fluffy with a hand mixer.
- Mix in freshly chopped dill and ranch seasoning until well combined.
- Add in chopped pickles and ham and mix again, then spread evenly among 3 large tortillas.
- Tightly roll up tortillas and wrap in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge to allow the cream cheese to set for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut with a sharp knife into slices between 1 – 1 ½ inch wide and enjoy.
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