Elegant smoked salmon canapés topped with a creamy herb cheese filling and delicate salmon roe. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for holiday parties, brunches, weddings, or any special occasion. Easy to make, beautiful to serve, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients (20 canapés)

• 1 baguette, sliced
• 200 g smoked salmon
• 200 g cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salmon roe (optional)
• Fresh dill for garnish
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the baguette into rounds and toast until golden.
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
4. Fold smoked salmon into small rosettes.
5. Place a salmon rosette on each toasted bread round.
6. Pipe a swirl of the cream cheese mixture on top.
7. Garnish with salmon roe, fresh dill, and a touch of black pepper.
8. Serve chilled.

Chef’s Tip

Prepare the cream cheese filling a day ahead and assemble just before serving for the freshest presentation.