Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printable)

Bite-sized pinwheels feature ham, cream cheese, and pickles for a savory, crowd-pleasing snack.

# What You Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 8 large slices deli ham (approx. 8 oz)
03 - 6 large whole dill pickles

→ Flavor Enhancers (optional)

04 - 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese with dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
02 - Pat whole dill pickles dry thoroughly using paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
03 - Lay one slice of ham flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture across the entire slice.
04 - Position a whole pickle at one edge of the ham slice and roll tightly, ensuring the pickle is fully enclosed within the ham and cream cheese.
05 - Repeat steps for remaining ham slices, cream cheese, and pickles.
06 - Using a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheel slices.
07 - Transfer pinwheels to a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They vanish fast at any gathering, and everyone asks for the recipe as if it's some secret.
  • The balance of creamy, salty, and tangy makes each bite unexpectedly addictive.
02 -
  • One time I forgot to dry the pickles, and the pinwheels slid apart in a sad, messy heap.
  • Letting the assembled pinwheels chill for 30 minutes makes clean cuts and perfect bites.
03 -
  • Always use a sharp knife to avoid squishing the pinwheels—the cleaner the cut, the prettier the presentation.
  • Smear a bit of mustard or horseradish into the cream cheese for a secret layer of flavor that surprises everyone.
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