Savory Salmon and Cheese Croissants

Savory croissants with salmon and cheese are a great idea for an elegant appetizer or buffet. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 rectangular sheet of puff pastry
• 150 g of smoked salmon
• 100 g of cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
• 1 teaspoon of chopped dill (optional)
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Poppy or sesame seeds (for decorating, optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into long, narrow triangles, as if you were preparing sweet croissants.

3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the chopped dill until you have a smooth cream. If you like, you can add some black pepper or other herbs to taste.

4. Spread a bit of the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle of puff pastry.

5. Cut the smoked salmon into strips and lay them over the cream cheese, spreading evenly.

6. Roll the puff pastry triangles up from the wider base to the tip, forming croissants.

7. Bend the croissants slightly to give them the classic crescent shape.

8. Beat the egg in a small container and brush each croissant with the beaten egg. This will give them a nice golden color when baked.

9. Sprinkle the croissants with poppy or sesame seeds for added crunch and decoration.

10. Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.

11. Bake the croissants for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffy.

12. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Remember that puff pastry should be worked quickly to prevent it from becoming too warm and losing its flakiness during baking.

Curiosity

Puff pastry, also known as pâte feuilletée in French, is a versatile preparation used in many both sweet and savory recipes. Its particular processing makes it light and crispy, perfect for creating delicious appetizers like these salmon croissants.