These delicate bites of puff pastry, smoked salmon, and cream cheese make a delicious appetizer or an elegant snack for any occasion. They are easy to prepare, look attractive, and taste great both warm and cold.
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When guests are coming or you want to treat yourself to something special, small puff pastry bites are always an excellent choice. They are versatile, quick to prepare, and look particularly appealing on any table. These puff pastry salmon rolls with creamy cream cheese are a classic that is guaranteed to delight everyone.
The combination of buttery, crispy puff pastry and the tender, aromatic smoked salmon creates an unparalleled flavor, while the cream cheese makes the filling pleasantly creamy. Fresh herbs like dill or spring onions add a subtle seasoning and a fresh note to the rolls, perfectly complementing the salmon.
Ingredients (for approx. 20–25 pieces)
1 roll of puff pastry (rectangular, from the refrigerated section)
200 g smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
150 g cream cheese (plain or herbed)
2–3 spring onions (finely sliced)
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
1 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp nigella seeds or sesame seeds for sprinkling
fresh dill for decoration
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Prepare the puff pastry
Roll out the puff pastry and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. It should be as evenly rectangular as possible so that the rolls will be nice and uniform later.
Spread the cream cheese
Spread the cream cheese evenly and thinly over the pastry. If desired, season it beforehand with a little pepper or fresh herbs (e.g., chives, dill, or parsley).
Place salmon and spring onions on top
Arrange the smoked salmon in even slices on the pastry, ensuring the surface is as completely covered as possible. Then sprinkle the finely sliced spring onions over the top.
Cut and roll
Cut the puff pastry into strips about 6–7 cm wide. Carefully roll up each strip from one end to create a small pastry roll with the salmon filling.
Portion the rolls
Cut the long rolls into approximately 3–4 cm wide pieces with a sharp knife.
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Filling
Dill
Puff pastry
Cream cheese
Bread
Dough
Snack
Food
Minced meat
Smoked salmon
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