Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)

Savory pinwheels packed with creamy cheese, smoky ham, and tangy pickles—easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing.

# 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 with chopped dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
02 - Pat each dill pickle dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Lay one 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 surface of the ham.
04 - Place a whole pickle at one end of the ham slice and roll tightly to enclose the pickle in ham and cheese.
05 - Repeat the spreading and rolling 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 pinwheels attractively on a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get maximum flavor payoff with minimum prep, making it perfect for spontaneous gatherings.
  • Everyone is impressed, but only you know how swiftly these bite-sized treats come together.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, your pinwheels will be slippery and messy when sliced.
  • Using ham that is too thin can lead to torn rolls; sturdier slices hold up to the rolling and slicing.
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  • Let your cream cheese sit out to fully soften, it saves you from tearing the ham.
  • Mix the cream cheese filling a minute longer than you think—extra airy makes every bite luscious.
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