Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Tangy pickles, creamy cheese, and ham rolled for a savory bite-sized crowd-pleaser.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 8 large slices deli ham (approximately 8 ounces)
03 - 6 large whole dill pickles

→ Flavor Enhancers

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
02 - Pat dill pickles thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Place a slice of ham on a cutting board and spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese mixture over the entire surface.
04 - Position a whole pickle at one end of the ham slice and roll tightly to enclose the pickle.
05 - Repeat the process with remaining ham slices, cream cheese mixture, and pickles.
06 - Using a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This appetizer comes together in just fifteen minutes and feels like a little party secret.
  • It's a salty, creamy, and crunch-packed bite that vanishes fast at any gathering.
02 -
  • If pickles aren't dried well, the pinwheels will unravel and get watery.
  • Switching to thin-sliced ham makes rolling easier and gives more neat spirals.
03 -
  • Always dry the pickles well to avoid accidental sogginess.
  • A thin layer of cream cheese keeps the ham from tearing and lets the flavors balance.
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