Description
These Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites are elegant and flavorful appetizers perfect for any gathering. The buttery puff pastry, creamy goat cheese, and savory smoked salmon come together to create a delicious bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Goat Cheese Mixture:
- 4 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 3 oz smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (for garnish)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares. Score a smaller square inside each, brush with egg, and bake until golden.
- Make Goat Cheese Mixture: Mix goat cheese, sour cream, lemon zest, dill, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Bites: Press down the center of each pastry square, add goat cheese mixture, top with salmon, capers, and chives.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These bites can be made ahead and assembled just before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Try adding thin cucumber slices or pickled red onions for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff pastry bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
