Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Print)

Smoky ham, creamy cheese, and pickles rolled into bite-sized pinwheels for parties or snack.

# Components:

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

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, thoroughly combine softened cream cheese with chopped dill, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
02 - Pat each dill pickle dry using paper towels to ensure excess moisture is removed.
03 - Arrange a slice of ham flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the ham slice.
04 - Position a whole pickle at one end of the ham slice and roll tightly, fully enclosing the pickle in ham and cream cheese.
05 - Repeat the process with the remaining ham slices, cream cheese mixture, and pickles.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange the pinwheels neatly on a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels vanish faster than you expect, and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
  • The salty ham and crunchy pickle play so well together, making every bite its own mini celebration.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, your pinwheels will unspool and make a mess.
  • Discovering that firmer ham slices prevent tearing made all the difference in presentation and ease.
03 -
  • Allow your cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother spread.
  • Using a really sharp knife makes cleaner slices and preserves each pinwheel's swirl.
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