Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cream Cheese (Printable)

Tortillas rolled with dill-infused cheese, crisp cucumber, and smoked salmon—ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, and finely diced

→ Fish

07 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices

→ Bread

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Arrange the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture across each tortilla, extending to the edges.
03 - Distribute the finely diced cucumber uniformly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Place smoked salmon slices in a single layer atop the cucumber on each prepared tortilla.
05 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll each tortilla into a uniform log.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the pinwheels to set.
07 - Unwrap the chilled rolls, trim the ends for a neat appearance, and cut each roll into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp knife.
08 - Place the pinwheels on a serving platter and present chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The swirly pinwheel layers make these look way fancier than the effort truly is.
  • They’re creamy, fresh, and just the right amount of salty—you’ll find yourself sneaking a few before guests even arrive!
02 -
  • Trust me: if your cream cheese is the slightest bit cold, you’ll stretch and tear your tortillas and lose those perfect swirls.
  • Letting the rolls chill long enough was a game-changer—don’t rush, or the pinwheels will squash when slicing.
03 -
  • Always use a serrated knife for slicing—straight blades will squash your spirals.
  • Taste your salmon before assembling; saltiness can vary, and you might want to adjust the cheese filling to match.
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