Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Print Version)

Rolled ham with creamy cheese and tangy pickles. Easy to prepare, ideal for parties and sharable snacks.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese in a small mixing bowl with dill, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Use paper towels to pat dry each dill pickle thoroughly, removing excess moisture.
03 - Place one slice of deli ham flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the ham.
04 - Position a whole dill pickle at one edge of the ham slice and roll tightly, encasing the pickle in ham and cream cheese.
05 - Continue with the remaining ham slices, cream cheese mixture, and pickles, rolling each into a log.
06 - Using a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter. Present immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels vanish faster than you can slice them, thanks to their blissful contrast of smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors.
  • They're ready in under fifteen minutes, and you can riff on the filling for endless variations.
02 -
  • Trying to slice while the rolls are warm causes a sticky mess and uneven spirals.
  • Patting the pickles dry dramatically improves the texture and keeps the filling from slipping.
03 -
  • Chill the rolls for ten minutes before slicing for cleaner pinwheels.
  • Smear ham with a touch of mustard before the cream cheese for a flavor boost.
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