Description
Lazy Cream Cheese Pickle Rolls are a quick, no-cook snack that beautifully balances creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavors. Made with soft cream cheese, crisp dill pickles, and flour tortillas, these easy-to-prepare rolls make a perfect appetizer, lunchbox treat, or party finger food that’s ready in minutes without any baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz soft cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3–4 dill pickles, finely chopped
- 4 flour tortillas or wraps
Optional Seasonings and Add-Ons
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dill weed (optional)
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley, chopped (optional)
- Black pepper to taste (optional)
Variations (Optional)
- Hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for cheesy upgrade
- Thinly sliced deli meats such as turkey, ham, or salami for meaty addition
- Sliced cucumbers or bell peppers for vegetarian-friendly crunch
- Gluten-free tortillas or wraps as a gluten-free option
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easy spreading. Finely chop the dill pickles. If desired, mix in optional seasonings like garlic powder, dill weed, black pepper, and fresh herbs into the cream cheese.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface and spread a generous, even layer of the cream cheese and pickle mixture onto each tortilla, reaching the edges to ensure full coverage.
- Roll It Up Tightly: Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly but gently to enclose the filling without squeezing out the contents, ensuring the roll holds together nicely.
- Slice and Serve: Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into bite-sized pinwheels or preferred smaller pieces. Arrange the slices on a platter and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to help them keep their shape before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth spreading and to avoid tearing the wraps.
- Choose dill pickles for the best balance of tang and crunch.
- Roll tortillas firmly but gently to prevent filling from squeezing out.
- Chilling the rolls before slicing helps keep their shape.
- Try flavored tortillas like spinach or sun-dried tomato for added color and subtle flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it may affect texture and quality.
- Serve rolls cold or at room temperature; no reheating needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (1 tortilla with filling)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg