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Tangy Pickle Party Bites

These irresistible Tangy Pickle Party Bites transform the humble pickle into a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's guaranteed to be the talk of any gathering. Featuring crisp dill pickle spears wrapped in savory cream cheese-infused tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels, they deliver the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and crunchy in every bite. The zesty cream cheese mixture, enhanced with fresh herbs and spices, complements the pickle's natural tartness, while a touch of smoked paprika adds visual appeal and subtle complexity. Quick to prepare with no cooking required, these addictive pickle bites are ideal for make-ahead party planning and always disappear fast from the appetizer table.

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JUE

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Chef's Essential Tips

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Perfect Pickle Preparation:
Ensuring proper moisture removal for crisp texture and clean flavor.
Balanced Flavor Mixture:
Creating harmonious blend of creamy, tangy, and savory elements.
Proper Rolling Technique:
Achieving tight, even rolls for attractive presentation and serving ease.
Strategic Chilling Method:
Allowing proper setting time for clean slicing and flavor melding.
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How to Make Tangy Pickle Party Bites

Perfect Pickle Preparation
Ensuring proper moisture removal for crisp texture and clean flavor.
Balanced Flavor Mixture
Creating harmonious blend of creamy, tangy, and savory elements.
Proper Rolling Technique
Achieving tight, even rolls for attractive presentation and serving ease.
Strategic Chilling Method
Allowing proper setting time for clean slicing and flavor melding.
Baking Tips
For best results, thoroughly dry the pickles before rolling to prevent soggy tortillas.
Soften the cream cheese completely to room temperature for easy spreading.
Use flavored tortillas like spinach or sun-dried tomato for colorful variations.
These can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
For a lower-carb option, use thinly sliced deli meat like ham or turkey instead of tortillas.
Try different pickle varieties like spicy, bread and butter, or garlic for flavor variations.
Tangy Pickle Party Bites - tertiary view

Tangy Pickle Party Bites

These irresistible Tangy Pickle Party Bites transform the humble pickle into a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's guaranteed to be the talk of any gathering. Featuring crisp dill pickle spears wrapped in savory cream cheese-infused tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels, they deliver the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and crunchy in every bite. The zesty cream cheese mixture, enhanced with fresh herbs and spices, complements the pickle's natural tartness, while a touch of smoked paprika adds visual appeal and subtle complexity. Quick to prepare with no cooking required, these addictive pickle bites are ideal for make-ahead party planning and always disappear fast from the appetizer table.

Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
0 Minutes
Total Time
1H20 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American, Fusion
Yield
24 pickle bites
Dietary
Vegetarian, Contains dairy
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
01
8 large dill pickles, whole or spears
02
8 oz cream cheese, softened
03
4 large flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
04
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
06
1 teaspoon garlic powder
07
1 tablespoon pickle juice (from jar)
08
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
10
½ teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
11
¼ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
12
Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

01
If using whole pickles, cut them lengthwise into spears. Place the pickle spears on paper towels and pat them thoroughly dry to remove excess moisture.
02
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, green onions, garlic powder, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper (if using), and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03
If using shredded cheddar cheese, fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
04
Lay out a flour tortilla on a cutting board. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture across the entire surface, leaving about ¼-inch border around the edges.
05
Place two pickle spears side by side near one edge of the tortilla.
06
Tightly roll the tortilla around the pickles, keeping the roll as compact as possible.
07
Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and pickle spears.
08
Refrigerate the rolls for at least 1 hour to firm up, making them easier to slice.
09
When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and cut each roll into 1-inch thick slices to create pinwheels.
10
Arrange the pickle bites on a serving platter, standing them up to display the spiral pattern.
11
Lightly dust with additional smoked paprika and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
12
Serve chilled.