Salmon, Spinach & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
This delicious puff pastry elegantly combines smoked salmon, fresh spinach, and cream cheese. Quick to prepare, it's perfect for impressing your guests at brunch or a light dinner. The golden, crispy puff pastry wraps a creamy and flavorful filling. Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, dill, lemon, salt, and pepper. Roll out the pastry, spread the filling, add the salmon and spinach. Roll, seal, and brush with egg yolk before baking. In 25 minutes, you'll have a golden, appetizing dish. This simple yet refined dish adds a touch of indulgence to any occasion. Serve it warm with a green salad for a complete and balanced meal.
Double Compartment 9L Air Fryer – 8-in-1
€69.99
Pros:
- Two independent baskets for simultaneous cooking
- Smart Finish technology for synchronized cooking end time
- Intuitive touchscreen with automatic programs
Con:
- Takes up more countertop space
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F / Gas Mark 6-7).
- 2
Roll out the puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cut into a rectangle if needed.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, dill, lemon juice (if used), salt and pepper until smooth.
- 4
Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a 2 cm border. Arrange the smoked salmon, then the spinach (well drained if blanched).
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Gently roll the pastry to enclose the filling. Seal the edges by pressing with your fingers or a fork.
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Brush with the egg yolk diluted in a little water. Prick the surface with a fork. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- To prevent spinach from releasing too much water, blanch it quickly in boiling water, then drain thoroughly.
- Protein variation: replace the smoked salmon with firm tuna or cooked shrimp.
- Vegetarian variation: omit the salmon and add grilled vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers).
- Cooking tip: use a non-stick baking tray or parchment paper for easy release and even cooking.
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