Introduction

This refreshing Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich Roll is a light, flavorful snack perfect for any occasion. Using lavash bread and crisp cucumbers, it’s easy to prepare and looks elegant on any platter.

The image shows a close-up of five pinwheel sandwich rolls stacked in a small pile on a white plate placed on a white marbled surface. Each roll has three visible layers: the outer light beige flatbread layer with soft texture and slight browning, a middle layer of creamy white spread, and an inner layer of thin, bright green cucumber slices forming a spiral shape. The rolls are secured with wooden toothpicks, and the overall look is fresh and light. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 pieces lavash bread (or large, flour tortillas)
8 Persian cucumbers (or 2 large English cucumbers)
8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)

Instructions

Step 1: Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers into even pieces.
Step 2: Lay one piece of lavash bread on a clean workspace and spread an even layer of cream cheese, leaving one of the short ends free of spread.
Step 3: Arrange the cucumber slices evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 4: Starting from the short end opposite the empty space, roll the bread tightly, making sure there are no air gaps inside.
Step 5: Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the sandwich roll into four equal pieces. Clean the knife with a damp paper towel between cuts for clean slices. Secure each piece with a long sandwich pick.
Step 6: Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like dill or chives to the cream cheese before spreading.
Use flavored cream cheese such as garlic or garden vegetable for a twist.
If lavash bread isn’t available, large flour tortillas work well as a substitute.

Storage

Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be kept chilled for a few hours before serving. Avoid storing them too long, as the bread may become soggy. When ready to serve, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes for the best texture.

How to Serve

A stack of five pinwheel sandwiches is shown, each made from a light beige flatbread rolled around thin, pale green cucumber slices and white creamy spread. Each roll is held together with a small wooden toothpick that has a green herb tip. The sandwiches have a soft texture and slightly browned spots on the flatbread, with layers visible from the spiral shape. They are arranged on a white plate set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these rolls in advance?

You can prepare the rolls a few hours ahead and keep them refrigerated. For best texture, avoid making them more than a day in advance to prevent sogginess.

What can I use if I don’t have lavash bread?

Large flour tortillas make an excellent substitute for lavash bread and hold the roll just as well.

Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls Recipe

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These refreshing Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls are a light and easy appetizer or snack made with soft lavash bread, creamy cream cheese, and crisp cucumber slices. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick bite, these pinwheels offer a cool, creamy texture combined with fresh crunch in every bite.

Author: Daniel
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 16 pinwheel pieces (4 rolls cut into 4 pieces each) 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Ingredients

4 pieces lavash bread (or large, flour tortillas)
8 Persian cucumbers (or 2 large English cucumbers)
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

Instructions

Prepare the cucumbers: Peel the cucumbers and thinly slice them into even, delicate pieces for layering inside the sandwich rolls.
Spread the cream cheese: Lay a piece of lavash bread flat on your workspace. Evenly spread the cream cheese over the entire surface, leaving about an inch of space on one of the short ends.
Layer with cucumber slices: Arrange the thin cucumber slices in a single layer on top of the cream cheese, covering it completely.
Roll the sandwich: Starting from the short end opposite the space, tightly roll the lavash bread into a log, ensuring no air gaps form as you roll.
Slice into pinwheels: Using a sharp serrated knife (wiping the blade with a damp paper towel between cuts), slice the roll into four equal pieces. Secure each piece with a long sandwich pick.
Serve or refrigerate: Serve the cucumber and cream cheese pinwheels immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate them for up to a few hours before serving.

Notes

Use Persian cucumbers for the best texture and flavor, but English cucumbers are a good substitute.
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for easier spreading.
Keep the rolls tightly rolled to prevent them from falling apart.
Serve immediately for optimal freshness; if refrigerating, consume within a few hours.
Lavash bread can be substituted with large flour tortillas if unavailable.

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