Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Appetizer
Crispy puff pastry squares, slathered with whipped cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon. Simple, yet elegant and delicious.
Servings 12
Calories 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (8.65 ounces)
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water
- 4 ounces cream cheese, full fat at room temperature
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390F/200C. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unroll 1 sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 12 squares. Using a fork, poke each square and make 4 indentations with a knife (don't cut all the way through).
- In a small bowl make an egg wash with 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush each square and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool completely before assembling.
- Whipped cream cheese: 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.
Notes
Whipped cream cheese mixture can be made 2 to 3 days ahead. Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal
