Description
Easter Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry is a delightful, flaky appetizer that combines rich smoked salmon and creamy cheese in a golden pastry, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- Frozen puff pastry sheets
- High-quality smoked salmon
- Full-fat cream cheese
- Fresh dill
- Lemon zest
- Egg wash (1 egg mixed with water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry to 1/8 inch thick.
- Mix softened cream cheese with dill and lemon zest until smooth.
- Cut pastry into rectangles; place cream cheese mixture and slices of smoked salmon on each piece.
- Fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute smoked salmon with crab or shrimp. Enhance flavor by adding capers or extra herbs like chives.