Salmon Puff Pastry Twists

Salmon Puff Pastry Twists are a delicious appetizer that combines the delicate taste of smoked salmon with the crunchiness of puff pastry. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
• 150 g of smoked salmon
• 100 g of cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
• Fresh (or dried) dill to taste
• Lemon juice to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan-assisted).
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a work surface.
3. In a bowl, blend the cream cheese with a pinch of black pepper, some lemon juice, and chopped dill (adjust the latter according to your taste).
4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry.
5. Distribute the smoked salmon over the cheese, covering the entire surface.
6. Roll up the puff pastry from the long side, forming a tight roll.
7. Cut the roll into slices about 2 cm thick.
8. Place the twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, allowing some space between each one.
9. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the twists are golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Curiosity

Torcetti are a type of cookie originally from the Aosta Valley and Piedmont traditionally shaped in a twisted or spiral form; the savory variant with puff pastry and salmon is a contemporary reinterpretation often served at buffets or as finger food during aperitifs or festivities.

If you wish, you can add a touch of Italian originality by sprinkling the twists before baking with poppy or sesame seeds for an additional crunchy note and a more intense flavor. Happy cooking and enjoy your meal!