Description
Elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring golden puff pastry bases topped with a tangy herb cream cheese and premium smoked salmon.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 20 equal squares or circles.
- Whisk the egg and water together; lightly brush the tops and edges of the pastry pieces.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the pastry bases cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cooled pastry base.
- Top each piece with a ribbon of smoked salmon and a fresh dill sprig for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American