Cream Cheese Canapes
Elevate your next gathering with these elegant and irresistibly creamy Cream Cheese Canapés. Perfectly toasted slices of crusty baguette serve as the base for a luscious layer of herbed cream cheese, infused with fresh dill or parsley for a burst of aromatic freshness. Topped with an array of gourmet options—silky smoked salmon, crisp cucumber rounds, and juicy cherry tomatoes—these bite-sized appetizers bring a delightful medley of textures and flavors to your table. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a show-stopping presentation, these canapés are the ultimate blend of simplicity and sophistication. Ideal for cocktail parties, brunch spreads, or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance, this recipe is your go-to for delicious and visually stunning finger food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette (or similar crusty bread)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (or parsley)
- 4 ounces Smoked salmon
- 8 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. You should have about 12 slices in total.
Brush both sides of each bread slice lightly with olive oil, then place them on a baking sheet.
Toast in the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the slices are crisp and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
While the bread cools, prepare the toppings. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a small mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by stirring it with a spoon. Mix in the finely chopped fresh dill (or parsley), salt, and black pepper.
Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
Top some of the canapes with a slice of smoked salmon, a few with cucumber rounds, and the rest with halved cherry tomatoes. Get creative with your topping combinations if desired.
Arrange the canapes on a platter and garnish with extra dill or parsley for presentation.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.7 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 3329 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.2 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1444 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
