Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Delicate pinwheels with smoked salmon, creamy dill cheese, crisp cucumber, and soft tortillas—perfect for gatherings.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dairy and Cheese

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon 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, thinly sliced

→ Bread

08 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
02 - Lay tortillas flat and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each, extending to the edges.
03 - Evenly distribute the finely diced cucumber over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Arrange smoked salmon slices in a single layer over the cucumber.
05 - Beginning at one end, roll each tortilla tightly into a log.
06 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow filling to set.
07 - Unwrap rolls, trim ends, and slice each into 6 pinwheels. Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels look so elegant that guests will think you spent hours assembling them.
  • The freshness of cucumber paired with creamy cheese and rich salmon is as addictive as it is simple.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling time, the pinwheels lose their shape and fall apart when you try to slice them.
  • Switching to chives instead of dill gives a milder flavor but still keeps things lively — don't be afraid to experiment.
03 -
  • Use plastic wrap to roll the pinwheels even tighter, which helps them set beautifully for perfect rounds.
  • A little horseradish in the cream cheese wakes up all the flavors without overwhelming the delicate salmon.
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