Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printable)

Pinwheels of smoky ham, rich cream cheese, and crunchy pickle deliver big flavor in bite-sized appetizers.

# 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 softened cream cheese with chopped dill, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir until uniform and smooth.
02 - Pat whole dill pickles dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
03 - Lay a slice of ham flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of the ham slice.
04 - Place one whole pickle at the edge of the ham slice. Roll tightly, enclosing the pickle within the ham and cheese.
05 - Repeat the spreading and rolling 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 needed.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels are a party trick: shockingly easy but endlessly impressive.
  • The crisp bite of pickle paired with creamy cheese and smoky ham is simply addictive.
02 -
  • Wet pickles will make the rolls slide apart—always dry thoroughly.
  • Chilling the rolls for 20 minutes before slicing makes cleaner spirals and less mess.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife for the cleanest cuts—straight blades tend to squish the filling.
  • Let the cream cheese filling sit for a few minutes so the flavors meld before spreading.
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