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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Finely chop the smoked salmon and chives. Set a small amount of chives aside for garnish, if desired.
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.
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.
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.
Cut the layered phyllo stack into 4 equal rectangles using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
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.
Twist both ends gently to secure, resembling a wrapped candy. Repeat this process with the remaining filling and phyllo sheets to create 16 candies.
Arrange the candies on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with more melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the phyllo turns golden and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the candies cool slightly before serving.
Optional: Garnish with the reserved chopped chives for a pop of color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.8 g | 289% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 307 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 2734 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 693 mg | 15% | |
*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.
