Delicious Smoked Salmon Crostini for Effortless Entertaining

Smoked Salmon Crostini are bite-sized delights perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 crostini

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crostini Base

1 loaf Baguette Use a fresh baguette for optimal texture
to taste Olive Oil Spray To crisp the baguette slices

For the Cream Cheese Spread

8 oz Cream Cheese Use softened cream cheese
1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp Fresh Dill Can substitute with fresh chives or parsley
1 clove Garlic Crushed or garlic powder
to taste Salt Essential seasoning
to taste Pepper Essential seasoning

For the Topping

8 oz Cold Smoked Salmon The star ingredient
to taste Capers Optional for briny contrast
to taste Fresh Dill For garnish, optional

Equipment

baking sheet
mixing bowl
Piping Bag

Method

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure a perfectly crispy base for your crostini.
Slice the baguette into ¼ to ½-inch slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Spray both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and bake for about 9 minutes.
Mix softened cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Optionally transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag for presentation.
Top each crostini with a slice of cold smoked salmon, pressing down gently.
Pipe or dollop the cream cheese mixture over the salmon generously.
Garnish with capers and dill, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Assemble the crostini just before serving for the crispiest experience.

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