Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cream Cheese (Printable)

Smoked salmon pinwheels with creamy cheese and cucumber—easy appetizers for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy and Cheese

01 - 7 ounces 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 ounces smoked salmon slices

→ Bread

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

# How To:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
02 - Arrange the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, spreading to the edges.
03 - Scatter the finely diced cucumber evenly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Place the smoked salmon slices in a single, even layer over the cucumber.
05 - Starting from one side, roll each tortilla tightly into a log. Wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
06 - Unwrap the chilled rolls, trim the ends, and cut each roll into 6 equal pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and present chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with no cooking required.
  • Elegant presentation perfect for entertaining guests.
  • Refreshing combination of creamy, crunchy, and smoky flavors.
  • Customizable with simple ingredient swaps for preference or dietary needs.
  • Ideal for pescatarians and anyone who enjoys light, sophisticated snacks.
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese to achieve a smooth, spreadable texture that won’t tear tortillas.
  • Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least an hour to help slice neat pinwheels.
  • Trim the ends after chilling to remove excess and secure neat rounds.
  • Fresh dill brings authentic flavor, but fresh chives are a fine substitute for a subtler taste.
  • For a gourmet touch, serve with lemon wedges and capers on the side.
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