Description
Easter Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry is a flaky, savory delight that combines creamy cheese and rich smoked salmon, making it the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets
- Smoked salmon
- Cream cheese
- Fresh dill
- Egg wash (egg and water)
- Lemon zest
- Capers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with lemon zest and dill until smooth.
- Gently fold in smoked salmon pieces and capers into the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Spoon filling onto one half of each sheet, fold over, and seal edges tightly.
- Brush with egg wash and bake 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 pocket (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Swap cream cheese for herbed goat cheese for added flavor. - Top with extra dill or capers before baking for an extra kick. - Ensure puff pastry is cold before handling to maintain its flakiness.