Description
Crisp buttery crackers filled with silky smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese — elegant, zesty, and perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 round buttery crackers
- 4 oz smoked salmon (finely chopped)
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped, plus extra for rolling)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped smoked salmon.
- Spread a generous layer on 12 crackers, then top with another cracker to make mini sandwiches.
- Roll the cream cheese edges in fresh dill for a decorative and flavorful border.
- Chill 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a platter with lemon wedges for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
- These canapés are best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours in advance and chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 canapé
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg