Description
Delightful smoked salmon and herb blinis, perfect for an elegant appetizer or a sophisticated snack. Light cocktail blinis are topped with creamy garlic and herb cream cheese, flavorful smoked salmon trimmings, and fresh cress, seasoned with a touch of black pepper for a fresh, savory bite that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Blinis
- 16 cocktail blinis
Spread
- 120g garlic & herb cream cheese
- 120g smoked salmon trimmings
- 20g tub cress
- Black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Warm the blinis: Follow the pack instructions to warm the cocktail blinis evenly, ensuring they are soft and slightly toasted to enhance their flavor and texture.
- Spread with cream cheese: Evenly spread each warm blini with a generous layer of garlic and herb cream cheese, providing a creamy and flavorful base for the toppings.
- Add smoked salmon: Lay the smoked salmon trimmings carefully over the cream cheese on each blini, distributing the salmon evenly to maximize taste in every bite.
- Garnish with cress: Scatter fresh cress on top of the salmon for a peppery and fresh flavor contrast that complements the smoky fish perfectly.
- Season and serve: Lightly season each blini with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the blinis while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use pre-packaged cocktail blinis to save preparation time.
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice over the smoked salmon.
- If unavailable, substitute cress with fresh dill or microgreens.
- Serve as a quick party appetizer or elegant snack.
- Can be prepared shortly before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: smoked salmon, blinis, appetizer, herb cream cheese, cress, party snack, easy recipe
