Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches (Canapés)
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Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches (Canapés)
Description
This recipe uses thin diagonal slices of baguette brushed with melted butter on both sides and lightly toasted until just golden at the edges but still soft within. The spread combines cream cheese, mayonnaise, freshly pressed garlic, and finely chopped dill, creating a smooth, flavorful base.
Each toasted bread slice is covered with the creamy mixture then topped with a piece of smoked salmon and garnished with additional dill sprigs. The balance of the buttery bread, herbaceous spread, and smoky fish creates a refined combination of taste and textures.
To keep the sandwiches from becoming soggy if stacking, placing plastic wrap between layers is recommended. They are ideal as finger foods for tea parties or light appetizers.
If using very fresh soft bread, the toasting step with butter can be skipped for a softer texture.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese package
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1-2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1-2 Tbsp dill leaves finely chopped
- dill sprigs for garnish; more
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 baguette long
- 2 Tbsp butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
Preheat your Oven to 350˚F.
- Slice bread into 1/3" thick slices on the diagonal.
- Place the bread slices side-by-side onto a large baking sheet. Brush the tops with butter. Flip the breads over and brush the other side with butter. I just use long strokes across multiple slices of bread at the same time. Bake at 350˚F for 5 minutes or until edges are just barely starting to turn golden. The breads should still be soft in the center.
- In a small bowl, combine all of your spread ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese (no need to soften it), 2 Tbsp Mayo, 1-2 pressed garlic cloves, 1-2 Tbsp freshly chopped dill. Mash it all together with a fork.
- Spread the cream cheese mix over the top of each bread slice. It's OK to spread even if the bread is still warm. Top with a piece of salmon and garnish with dill. If stacking, it's a good idea to put plastic wrap between the layers so the bread doesn't get soggy.
Notes
- If bread is very fresh and soft, brushing with butter and baking is optional.
- Use plastic wrap between sandwich layers to prevent sogginess when stacking.
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