Smoked Salmon and Chive Candies
Delight your guests with these elegant Smoked Salmon and Chive Candies—a bite-sized appetizer bursting with creamy, tangy, and savory flavors. Made with delicate phyllo dough, each "candy" is filled with a rich smoked salmon and cream cheese mixture, enhanced by fresh chives, a hint of lemon juice, and a touch of black pepper. The butter-brushed phyllo bakes to golden, flaky perfection, creating a stunning contrast to the smooth, flavorful filling. Ideal for parties or special occasions, these crispy parcels are easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Serve warm with a sprinkle of reserved chives for garnish, and watch them disappear in seconds! Perfect for anyone looking for an appetizer that’s both impressive and effortless, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 200 grams smoked salmon
- 150 grams cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Finely chop the smoked salmon and chives. Set a small amount of chives aside for garnish, if desired.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, mix together the smoked salmon, cream cheese, chopped chives, lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined. This will form the filling.
Step 4
Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean working surface, keeping the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
Step 5
Lightly brush the phyllo sheet with melted butter using a pastry brush. Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush again. Repeat until you have a stack of 4 buttered sheets.
Step 6
Cut the layered phyllo stack into 4 equal rectangles using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Step 7
Place a teaspoon of the smoked salmon filling near one short end of a rectangle. Roll the phyllo over the filling once, then fold in the sides and continue rolling to form a sealed candy-like shape.
Step 8
Twist both ends gently to secure, resembling a wrapped candy. Repeat this process with the remaining filling and phyllo sheets to create 16 candies.
Step 9
Arrange the candies on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with more melted butter.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the phyllo turns golden and crisp.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let the candies cool slightly before serving.
Step 12
Optional: Garnish with the reserved chopped chives for a pop of color.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (568.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1578.8 |
| Total Fat 106.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 57.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 306.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2733.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.8g | |
| Protein 57.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1368IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 693.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories