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Several smoked salmon crostini arranged on a plate, each topped with whipped cream cheese, cucumber ribbon curls, and fresh dill for serving.

SMOKED SALMON BITES

5 from 1 vote
These elegant little appetizers come together in minutes and taste even better than they look. Crisp toasted bread, silky whipped cream cheese, smoky salmon, fresh cucumber ribbons, and bright dill - a classic flavor combination presented in a refined and beautiful way.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 –8 slices sandwich bread or brioche crusts removed
  • 2 –3 tbsp olive oil for toasting
  • 6 oz smoked salmon thinly sliced
  • 1 English cucumber thinly peeled into ribbons, then cut in half
  • Fresh dill for garnish
Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil or more to taste
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

Toast the Bread:
  1. Slice bread into neat rectangles or squares. Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet and toast bread pieces on all sides until golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Whipped Cream Cheese:
  1. In a bowl (or blender), combine cream cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whip until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip.
Prepare the Cucumber:
  1. Use a vegetable peeler to make long, thin ribbons. Roll each into a small tight swirl. Cut each swirl in half.
Assemble the Bites:
  1. Pipe a generous amount of whipped cream cheese onto each toasted bread piece.
  2. Top with smoked salmon and tuck a cucumber ribbon on the side.
Finish & Serve:
  1. Garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately.

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