Description
Holiday magic meets culinary creativity in these Christmas Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Pizza Squares, blending luxurious flavors with festive elegance. Crisp pastry, rich salmon, and delicate herbs create an irresistible appetizer that will delight guests at any seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces (113 grams) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese or sour cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or chives, finely chopped
Optional Topping:
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F (200°C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking tray for optimal pastry cooking.
- Transform the puff pastry into elegant squares by rolling it out on a lightly dusted surface, ensuring clean, precise cuts.
- Apply a delicate, even layer of cream cheese across each pastry square, maintaining a subtle border to create a visually appealing edge.
- Embellish the cream cheese base with a generous sprinkle of finely chopped fresh dill or chives, distributing the herbs evenly for balanced flavor.
- Artfully drape thin, silky slices of smoked salmon over the herbed cream cheese, creating an elegant and appetizing arrangement.
- For additional complexity, consider garnishing with whisper-thin rings of red onion to introduce a subtle, sharp undertone.
- Carefully transfer the adorned pastry squares onto the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden, crisp transformation of the pastry.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the squares to rest and slightly cool, enabling the flavors to settle and the pastry to achieve optimal texture.
- Serve these delicate salmon pastry squares as an impressive appetizer or light holiday hors d’oeuvre.
Notes
- Elevate the pastry by thoroughly patting dry the smoked salmon to prevent excess moisture and maintain crispy texture.
- Experiment with different cream cheese variations like herbed or garlic-infused spreads to add extra flavor dimensions.
- Choose high-quality, thinly sliced smoked salmon for the most delicate and luxurious taste experience.
- Consider serving these bite-sized appetizers chilled for a refreshing summer twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg