How to Make the Perfect Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pinwheels
American · Easy · 15 min · 4 servings
These elegant no-cook pinwheels are filled with creamy herbed cream cheese and delicate smoked salmon rolled in soft flour tortillas and sliced into neat rounds. They are a sophisticated and effortless picnic finger food that requires zero cooking.
Why this recipe works
This Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pinwheels recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 290 calories with 16g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 200 g cream cheese softened
- 150 g smoked salmon slices
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp capers drained
- 0.5 small red onion thinly sliced
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese
Mix the softened cream cheese with the chopped fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice in a bowl until smooth and fragrant.
Step 2: Assemble the Tortillas
Spread an even layer of herbed cream cheese across each tortilla leaving a 2 cm border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
Step 3: Add Fillings and Roll
Layer smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese then scatter red onion slices and capers evenly. Roll each tortilla firmly and tightly into a log shape.
Step 4: Chill and Slice
Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Slice into 2 cm rounds with a sharp knife just before packing.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- smoked salmon → thinly sliced turkey or ham for a non-seafood alternative
- flour tortillas → whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and a nuttier flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not chilling the rolls before slicing which causes them to fall apart and lose their shape
- Spreading cream cheese too close to the edges which causes filling to squeeze out when rolling
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 290 calories, 16g protein, 24g carbs, 14g fat, 1g fiber.
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