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Smoked Salmon Cream Puffs

Savory Smoked Salmon Cream Puffs for Effortless Elegance

Delightful and easy appetizer with creamy chive cream cheese, rich smoked salmon, all in flaky pastry.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 puffs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thaw according to package instructions
For the Filling
  • 7.5 oz Whipped Chive Cream Cheese Plain whipped cream cheese works as a substitute
  • 3 oz Smoked Salmon Can substitute with crab meat or shrimp
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Use 1 tsp of dried dill if fresh is unavailable

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a clean, flat surface and cut into 25 even squares.
  3. Press each puff pastry square into the pockets of a mini muffin tin to create cups.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine whipped chive cream cheese, chopped smoked salmon, and fresh dill. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Spoon the smoked salmon mixture into the pastry cups, filling each just below the top.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is slightly browned.
  7. Let the puffs cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for stress-free entertaining.

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