Description
These Lazy Cream Cheese Pickle Rolls are a quick and easy no-cook appetizer or snack made by spreading softened cream cheese on flour tortillas, layering with crunchy dill pickle spears and seasonings, then rolling and slicing into bite-sized pinwheels. Perfect for gatherings or a simple, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4–6 dill pickle spears, drained and patted dry
- 4 large flour tortillas (or wraps)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Leave the cream cheese at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow it to soften, which makes spreading easier. Drain and pat dry the dill pickle spears thoroughly to ensure they stay crisp inside the rolls.
- Spread the Cream Cheese: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Use a spatula or knife to spread a generous and even layer of the softened cream cheese across the entire surface of the tortilla.
- Add Seasonings and Pickles: Sprinkle garlic powder over the cream cheese for flavor. If using, evenly scatter finely chopped fresh chives or green onions over the surface. Then place the dill pickle spears in a neat line along one edge of the tortilla.
- Roll Them Up: Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla starting from the edge with the pickles, ensuring a snug wrap. Use a bit of extra cream cheese to help seal the edge and keep the roll from unrolling.
- Slice Into Bite-Sized Pieces: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortilla into 1-inch pieces to create pinwheel-style rolls. For easier slicing and cleaner cuts, refrigerate the wrapped roll for about 15 minutes prior to slicing.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cream cheese to soften fully before spreading.
- Drying the pickles thoroughly prevents sogginess in the rolls.
- Chilling the rolls before slicing helps maintain their shape and produces neater slices.
- You can substitute cream cheese with any flavored cream cheese for variation.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
