Smoked Salmon Roulade Chef's Crostini

This elegant crostini features a delicate roulade of smoked salmon and fresh dill cream cheese, offering a luxurious blend of salty, creamy, and herbaceous flavors. Crowned with a dollop of briny caviar, it is a sophisticated appetizer perfect for celebrating the culinary arts.

Seafood

Ingredients

1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Fresh microgreens for garnish

Method

In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, fresh chives, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
Carefully place a small piece of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese, gently folding or rolling it to create a roulade effect.
Garnish each crostini with a few capers and a sprinkle of fresh microgreens.
Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip & Pairing

For a truly professional presentation, use a piping bag with a star tip to apply the dill cream cheese to the salmon before rolling. Pair this with a crisp, dry French Sancerre or a high-quality Brut Champagne.

From the Tini Crostini Collection