Christmas Finger Food Appetizers
Elegant mini puff pastry topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cherry tomatoes—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 1 package Mini Puff Pastry Sheets Store-bought, from the frozen section.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat is best; light can be used if preferred.
- 2 Tbsp Chives Chopped; fresh is recommended.
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
Toppings
- 4 oz Smoked Salmon High-quality is preferred.
- 10 pieces Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the mini puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares.
Baking
- Place the pastry squares on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
Filling
- While the pastry is baking, mix cream cheese with chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Assembly
- Once the pastry is cool, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each square.
- Top each pastry with a slice of smoked salmon and a half cherry tomato.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and serve fresh.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold for the best results. Feel free to customize toppings based on preferences.