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3) Smoked-Salmon Cream Cheese Squares

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (about 8x8 or 9x9 inches)
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
  • 4 –6 oz smoked salmon thinly sliced
  • 1 small shallot or 1 tbsp chives finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: capers extra dill, or thin cucumber slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Roll puff pastry to smooth seams and cut into 9 squares; transfer to sheet.
  3. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest, dill, shallot, salt, and pepper until spreadable.
  4. Brush pastry edges with egg wash. Dollop about a tablespoon of cream-cheese mix onto each square, leaving a border.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool 3 minutes.
  6. Top each square with smoked salmon and optional garnishes before serving.