Description
Smoked salmon phyllo cups are delightful bite-sized appetizers that combine the rich flavors of smoked salmon with the crispy texture of phyllo pastry, filled with a creamy mixture and topped with fresh herbs and capers.
Ingredients
- Mini phyllo cups: 1 package (approximately 15-20 cups)
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Smoked salmon: 4 oz (sliced)
- Capers: 2 tablespoons (drained)
- Fresh dill: 2 tablespoons (chopped)
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the mini phyllo cups for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with lemon juice and mix until smooth, adding black pepper to taste.
- Fill each phyllo cup with the cream cheese mixture, leaving room for toppings.
- Top each filled cup with a piece of smoked salmon and sprinkle with capers.
- Optionally, bake the assembled cups for an additional 5 minutes to warm them before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not overfill the phyllo cups to prevent spills.
- Assemble the cups just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: smoked salmon, phyllo cups, appetizer, party food, easy recipe