Description
Lazy Cream Cheese Pickle Rolls are a quick and easy appetizer or snack featuring soft cream cheese blended with tangy dill pickles and optional herbs and spices, all rolled up in flour tortillas. These no-cook pinwheel rolls are perfect for parties, lunches, or light bites, with versatile options to add cheese, deli meats, or veggies for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 oz soft cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3-4 dill pickles, finely chopped
- 4 flour tortillas or wraps
Optional Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dill weed (optional)
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley, chopped (optional)
- Black pepper to taste (optional)
Optional Additions
- Hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for cheesy upgrade
- Thinly sliced deli meats such as turkey, ham, or salami for meaty addition
- Sliced cucumbers or bell peppers for vegetarian-friendly crunch
- Gluten-free tortillas or wraps as a gluten-free option
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easy spreading. Finely chop the dill pickles. If desired, mix in optional seasonings such as garlic powder, dill weed, black pepper, and fresh herbs into the cream cheese to enhance the flavor.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Lay out the tortillas on a clean, flat surface. Spread a generous and even layer of the cream cheese and pickle mixture onto each tortilla, reaching all the way to the edges to ensure full coverage and uniform taste in every bite.
- Roll It Up Tightly: Starting from one edge, carefully roll each tortilla tightly but gently, making sure not to squeeze out the filling. Ensuring a firm yet gentle roll helps the pinwheel hold together well.
- Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into bite-sized pinwheels or your preferred smaller pieces. Arrange these slices on a serving platter and serve immediately, or chill them in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to help the rolls set and maintain their shape.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas or wraps.
- Add shredded cheese or deli meats to customize the rolls according to your taste and dietary preferences.
- Refrigerating the rolls before slicing and serving can help them hold their shape better.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the amount of seasoning and pickles according to your taste preference for more or less tanginess and spice.
