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Not Your Usual Canapés

These delightful canapés combine toasted baguette, cream cheese, smoked salmon, and fresh cucumber for an impressive appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gourmet
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece baguette Sliced into thin rounds.
  • 200 g cream cheese Softened.
  • 100 g smoked salmon High-quality for richer flavor.
  • 1 piece cucumber Thinly sliced.
  • to taste fresh dill For garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the baguette into thin rounds and toast them lightly until golden.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese with a splash of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Generously spread the cream cheese mixture over each slice of toasted baguette.
  4. Layer on the smoked salmon followed by thinly sliced cucumber for a refreshing crunch.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill before serving immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

These canapés are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best results, prep components separately until just before serving.