Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printable)

Smoky ham, creamy cheese, and pickles rolled for savory, bite-sized pinwheels. Quick, crowd favorite snack.

# What You 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 softened cream cheese, fresh dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Use paper towels to pat the dill pickles thoroughly dry, removing all excess moisture.
03 - Lay a slice of ham flat on a clean cutting board. Using a spoon or spatula, spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the slice.
04 - Position a whole dill pickle at one end of the ham slice. Roll the ham tightly to enclose the pickle and cream cheese.
05 - Continue with the remaining ham slices, cream cheese mixture, and pickles until all are prepared.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Transfer pinwheels to a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crunchy, creamy, and savory in every bite: perfect for quick entertaining.
  • Easy to assemble ahead—no stovetop drama or last-minute stress involved.
02 -
  • If the pickles are too wet, the pinwheels unravel or get mushy—drying them thoroughly is key.
  • Swapping pickles for roasted red peppers brought a sweet edge I loved, especially for those wary of tang.
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese soften fully before mixing; it makes every step easier.
  • Swapping in mini pickles gives adorable bite-sized pinwheels—kids love them.
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