These Salmon Tartlets with Lemon Cream are an elegant choice for Christmas Eve appetizers. They combine flaky pastry with a rich salmon filling and a zesty lemon cream, making them a delightful treat for your holiday gatherings.
This recipe is straightforward and perfect for impressing your guests. The tartlets can be prepared in advance, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Elegant Salmon Tartlets for Holiday Celebrations
These tartlets feature a buttery pastry shell filled with a savory mixture of salmon, cream cheese, and herbs, topped with a refreshing lemon cream. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 tartlets, making it ideal for serving at festive occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into circles to fit into a muffin tin, pressing them into the bottom and sides.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the flaked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the Tartlets: Spoon the salmon mixture into each pastry shell, filling them generously.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Make the Lemon Cream: While the tartlets are baking, whip the heavy cream with lemon zest and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Serve: Once the tartlets are baked and slightly cooled, top each with a dollop of lemon cream and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 tartlets
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
