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Easter Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry

Deliciously Flaky Easter Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Bites

Elevate your Easter brunch with these delicious, flaky smoked salmon puff pastry bites filled with whipped chive cream cheese and fresh dill.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Thawed sheets
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Whipped Chive Cream Cheese Softened for smooth mixing
  • 8 oz Cold-Smoked Salmon High-quality types like Atlantic, Sockeye, or King
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped
For the Toppings
  • to taste Optional Garnishes Capers or lemon wedges

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Lay the thawed puff pastry on a clean surface, prick it with a fork, and cut into 25 squares. Press 24 squares into the muffin tin.
  3. Combine whipped chive cream cheese, smoked salmon, and dill in a mixing bowl, mixing until well blended.
  4. Fill each pastry cup with the creamy salmon filling, heaping but not overflowing.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top, keeping an eye on them.
  6. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter and garnish if desired.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside an arugula salad or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry chilled until use and watch the oven to prevent over browning. Experiment with different herbs for filling variations.

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