Salmon and Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Twists
These elegant twists are the promise of a successful appetizer. The golden, crispy puff pastry wraps a melting filling where herb cream cheese deliciously pairs with smoked salmon. Quick to prepare, they will impress your guests with their refinement and subtle marine flavor. Served warm, they literally melt in your mouth for a moment of pure pleasure. Here is a simple recipe to turn appetizers into an event.
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- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (fan assisted). Take the puff pastry out 5 min ahead. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix the cream cheese with chopped chives/dill and lemon zest. Add pepper.
- 3
Unroll the pastry. Spread the cheese mixture evenly, leaving a 1 cm border at the top. Distribute the salmon on the bottom half.
- 4
Fold the top half over the bottom. Seal the edges. Lightly roll over. Cut into 2 cm strips. Twist each strip 3-4 times to form a twist. Place on the tray.
- 5
Beat the egg yolk with milk. Brush the twists. Sprinkle with seeds. Bake for 15-20 min until golden and crispy.
- 6
Let cool on a rack for 5-10 min before serving warm.
- Cream cheese: Soften it with a fork if too firm before adding herbs.
- Smoked salmon: Drain it and cut into medium pieces so they remain visible.
- Folding: Seal edges well before cutting to prevent filling from escaping.
- Baking: Watch the end, ovens vary. The pastry should be well-colored and crispy.
- Serving: Serve with a dip of fromage blanc, lemon, dill, and horseradish. Pair with a crisp white wine or champagne.
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