This easy and elegant canapé is perfect for a summer party. Smoked salmon and dill cream cheese are a classic flavour combination, and this dish is given a little extra zing with a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 200g smoked salmon
- 200g cream cheese
- 1 bunch of dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Slice the baguette into thin rounds. If they are too thick, they will be difficult to eat as canapés.
- Spread each round with a layer of cream cheese, and top with a piece of smoked salmon.
- Sprinkle with dill, and season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice over each crostini, and serve immediately.
Description
These crostini are the perfect summer party food. The smoked salmon and dill cream cheese are a classic flavour combination, and the dish is given a little extra zing with a squeeze of lemon. The crostini can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, so they are perfect for entertaining.
Potential changes & improvements
If you are not a fan of dill, you could use chopped chives or parsley instead. You could also add a little grated lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
What other food it works well with
These crostini would also be delicious with a slice of avocado or a sprinkle of caviar.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake when making these crostini is to slice the baguette too thickly. The rounds should be thin and easy to eat in one bite.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
- Sodium: 443mg
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 10g
Allergens
This recipe contains gluten, dairy, fish, and eggs.