Smoked Salmon, Dill & Caviar Crostini
These simple but delicious elegant Smoked Salmon Crostinis are the perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering!
Ingredients
- 12 slices baguette about ½ inch thick
- 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 oz smoked salmon thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 tbsp caviar your preferred type
Instructions
- Toast the bread. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush one side lightly with olive oil and toast until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the dill cream cheese. Mix the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust.
- Spread. Spread a generous layer of the dill cream cheese on the toasted side of each crostini.
- Top. Add a folded piece of smoked salmon and a small dollop of caviar to each.
- Garnish and serve. Finish with a tiny sprig of dill, arrange on a platter and serve right away.
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Notes
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Make ahead: Toast the crostini up to 1 day ahead and store airtight. Assemble no more than 1 hour before serving so they stay crisp.
Nutrition per crostini (estimated): 109 kcal · 6g fat (2g saturated) · 9g carbohydrates · 0g fiber · 1g sugar · 5g protein · 244mg sodium · 32mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed; treat as an estimate.