Description
These delightful puff pastry stars encase tender salmon, creating a stunning appetizer that’s both visually appealing and delicious. Perfect for any gathering, they are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry
- Salmon (fresh or smoked)
- Cream Cheese
- Fresh Herbs (Dill, Chives, or Parsley)
- Egg Wash (or plant-based milk and oil for vegan option)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, chopped herbs, and diced salmon. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Set this aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your puff pastry to about 3mm thickness.
- Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from the pastry, ensuring you cut an even number.
- Place half of the star shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon a small amount of the salmon filling into the center of each star.
- Place the remaining star shapes on top of the filled ones. Press the edges gently to seal them.
- Beat an egg and brush it over the tops of the stars for a golden finish.
- Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they’re puffed and golden brown.
- Once baked, let them cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 star
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chill your ingredients to maintain flakiness. Experiment with flavors by adding capers, lemon zest, or cheese for enhanced taste.