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Flavorful Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites Recipe Easy Party Appetizer Idea

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These smoked salmon cucumber bites on whipped cream cheese blini are a quick, easy, and elegant party appetizer combining smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) warmed whole milk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (28g) butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sour cream
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 oz (170g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
  • Capers, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Blini Batter (10 minutes): In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat egg with warmed milk and melted butter. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently until just combined. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the Blini (15 minutes): Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Drop tablespoons of batter onto skillet, shaping into 2-inch rounds. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden. Keep warm and repeat.
  3. Make the Whipped Cream Cheese Topping (5 minutes): Beat softened cream cheese with sour cream, lemon zest, and chopped dill until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Slice the Cucumber and Salmon (5 minutes): Thinly slice cucumber and arrange smoked salmon slices.
  5. Assemble the Bites (10 minutes): Spread whipped cream cheese on each blini, top with cucumber slice, smoked salmon piece, garnish with dill sprig and optional capers.
  6. Serve Immediately or Chill: Best served fresh or chilled up to 2 hours. If chilling, add cucumber and salmon just before serving.

Notes

Let the blini batter rest for 10 minutes to ensure tender, fluffy pancakes. Whip cream cheese well for airy texture. Cook blini on medium heat to avoid burning. Assemble bites just before serving to keep cucumber crisp and blini from getting soggy. Blini batter can be refrigerated up to 4 hours before cooking.

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Keywords: smoked salmon, cucumber bites, party appetizer, blini, cream cheese, easy appetizer, finger food

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