Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)

Smoky ham, dill pickles, and creamy cheese rolled and sliced for a flavorful, easy appetizer 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 freshly chopped dill (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese with fresh dill, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Pat dill pickles thoroughly with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
03 - Lay a slice of deli ham flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture over the surface.
04 - Place a whole dill pickle at one end of the ham slice. Roll the ham tightly around the pickle, enclosing it completely.
05 - Repeat the process for remaining ham slices, cream cheese mixture, and pickles until all are assembled.
06 - With a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into approximately 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels in a single layer on a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • If quick finger food with a little show-off factor is your thing, these are a game changer.
  • The stash-ability—they keep perfectly in the fridge, ready for surprise guests or late-night cravings.
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  • Forget to dry the pickles and you’ll end up with soggy bottoms—trust me, I learned the hard way!
  • Letting the cream cheese hit room temperature is not negotiable for easy spreading and smooth texture.
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  • Always wipe your knife between cuts—this keeps each pinwheel tidy and photo-worthy.
  • A sprinkle of fresh dill just before serving adds color and a hint of garden flavor that gets compliments every time.
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