Smoked Salmon & Scotch-Honey Glaze Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tbsp olive oil
• •oz cream cheese, softened
• •tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• •tsp lemon zest
• •Pinch of salt and black pepper
• •oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
• •tbsp Scotch whisky (e.g., Islay or Highland)
• •tbsp honey
• •tsp brown sugar

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3Prepare the Scotch
4. 4Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the Scotch whisky, honey, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes
5. 5minutes until the mixture reduces and thickens slightly into a glaze. Set aside.
6. 6In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, and lemon zest. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. 7Spread a generous layer of the dill cream cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini. Top with a small, artfully folded piece of smoked salmon.
8. 8Drizzle the Scotch
9. 9Honey Glaze over the smoked salmon just before serving. Garnish with a tiny sprig of dill or a few capers, if desired.