Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
Salmon Puff Pastry Tart is a crisp, golden tart made with flaked salmon, creamy cheese, and fresh herbs on a buttery puff pastry base. Elegant, easy, and perfect for brunch or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6–8
- Category: Main / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern / European
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cooked or smoked salmon, flaked
- 4 oz cream cheese or ricotta
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: capers, sliced red onion, arugula, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold puff pastry on the sheet and lightly score a ½-inch border around the edges.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese (or ricotta) with lemon zest, juice, herbs, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Spread cheese mixture within the scored border of the pastry.
- Top evenly with flaked salmon.
- Brush the border with a beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs or toppings, and slice to serve.
Notes
- Pre-cooked or smoked salmon works best to avoid excess moisture.
- Preheat the baking sheet for a crisper tart bottom.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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