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Salmon pastry twists

Smoked Salmon Pastry Twists

This fancy smoked salmon twist freezes perfectly for a bake from frozen moment during your Christmas parties. They are simple but chic. Consider them for either a cocktail party or a brunch.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, bake from frozen, Breakfast, Christmas appetizers, make ahead appetizers, puff pastry twists
Cuisine: French
Keyword: smoked salmon appetizer
Servings: 24 Twists
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg puff pastry thawed but cold
  • 2/3 cup cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 150 g smoked salmon thinly sliced
  • 1 egg whisked for egg wash
  • Everything bagel seasoning for garnish

Instructions

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, mix together; cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon zest, Dijon, pepper. Stir until smooth and spreadable.
    Speed cream cheese

Prepare the Pastry

  • Roll our the puff pastry into a 10x14 inch rectangle.
  • Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface.
  • Lay the smoked salmon slices over half of the pastry only.
    Spread salmon on half of pastry sheet
  • Fold the empty half over the salmon side to sandwich everything inside.

Cut and Twist

  • Cut the folded pastry into 1/2 inch strips. Gently twist each strip into a spiral. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning.

Freeze for Later

  • Freeze twists on a baking sheet for 2-3 hours or until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake 15 minutes or until golden, flaky and sizzling. Best served warm.
  • From Frozen: Add 3-5 minutes to cooking time.

Notes

These elegant Smoked Salmon Pastry Twists are the kind of effortless-glam appetizer your guests will think came straight from a gourmet bakery. Perfect for cocktail parties or brunch. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1twist | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g
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