Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Appetizer

Crispy puff pastry squares, slathered with whipped cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon. Simple, yet elegant and delicious.

These smoked salmon appetizers make a perfect light start to any dinner and are always a hit at parties.

Assembling them is much easier (and faster) than it looks.

This recipe is simple. You can throw it together in no time and you can make a few things in advance. The whipped cream cheese can be chilled overnight, and be ready to assemble right before your special dinner.

I've been enjoying using store-bought puff pastry. It makes for a pretty appetizer without all the work that involves making this buttery layered pastry.

Coming from a landlock country, smoked salmon is really a treat for my family. Not something we can have very often, so it makes our holiday even more special.

Ingredients

• puff pastry
• egg: for egg wash
• cream cheese: full fat
• garlic
• green onions
• black pepper
• whipping cream
• smoked salmon

How to make it

Pull the puff pastry out of the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before using.

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Then cut the puff pastry into 12 squares. Using a fork, poke each square, and make 4 indentations with a knife (don't cut all the way through).

Brush them with egg wash and bake.

While the puff pastry is baking, cream together cream cheese, garlic, black pepper and whipping cream until light and fluffy. Fold in the green onions.

Once the puff pastry is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture, and add a slice of smoked salmon. Easy and delicious!

Tips for making smoked salmon appetizer

For whipped cream cheese mixture:

• bring the cream cheese to room temperature before creaming
• but keep the whipping cream cold
• beat only until light and creamy, don't overmix
• make it 2 to 3 days before using

For puff pastry:

• remove from the fridge 10 minutes before using
• use a ruler to make even squares
• poke puff pastry with a fork (it helps release steam)
• I don't suggest baking them the day before

Homemade Holiday Inspiration

Welcome back to our fifth and last week of Homemade Holiday Inspiration! For the month of November, we've been inspiring you with recipes, decorating ideas, crafts, homemade gift ideas, and much more!

This week is all about appetizer recipes.

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and while holiday get-togethers may not look the same as every other year, the entertaining, food and drinks are still just as important. 

These simple entertaining ideas are sure to help. 

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from Devour Dinner

Cranberry Brie Bites from Fresh Coast Eats

Easy Holiday Bar from Hoosier Homemade

Sausage Balls from House of Nash Eats 

Spinach Artichoke Dip Wonton Cups from J Z Eats 

Dried Beef Cheese Balls from Marty's Musings 

Cherry Cream Cheese Puff Bundles from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 

Christmas Crunch Popcorn Snack Mix from Rose Bakes

Eggnog from Savory Experiments 

Blue and White Tablescape from Sondra Lyn at Home 

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts from Tastes of Homemade 

Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites from The How to Home 

Classic Deviled Eggs from What's Cookin' Chicago 

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