Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cream Cheese (Printable)

Silky salmon, cool cucumber, and dill cream cheese rolled in soft tortillas for a vibrant appetizer bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy and Cheese

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp sour cream
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tsp lemon juice
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced

→ Fish

07 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices

→ Bread

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# How To Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
02 - Lay tortillas flat and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over each, right to the edges.
03 - Distribute the diced cucumber across the cream cheese layer on all tortillas.
04 - Arrange smoked salmon slices in a single layer atop the cucumber on each tortilla.
05 - Tightly roll up each tortilla from one edge, forming a compact log.
06 - Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour until firm.
07 - Unwrap, trim the ends, and slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels.
08 - Arrange pinwheels neatly on a serving platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • There’s a secret lightness from the cucumber and dill that makes each bite feel like you’re sneaking a taste before a fancy event.
  • It comes together quickly, but always looks so impressive piled onto a platter.
02 -
  • I once tried to slice right after rolling and the pinwheels collapsed—it’s crucial to chill them first.
  • Switching to a just-sharpened knife made my slices instantly more photogenic.
03 -
  • If your tortillas feel stiff, warm them briefly in the microwave before rolling—this prevents cracking.
  • Mixing the filling in advance lets the flavors meld for even better results.
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