Description
Christmas Smoked Salmon & Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets are the perfect festive appetizer! With a flaky pastry crust, smoky salmon, Swiss cheese, and a tangy hint of Dijon mustard, these pockets are quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve them warm for a holiday treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets
- Smoked salmon (sliced)
- Swiss cheese (sliced)
- Dijon mustard
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4×4-inch squares.
- Place a slice of smoked salmon and Swiss cheese on each square. Spread a small dollop of Dijon mustard over the cheese.
- Fold the puff pastry squares into triangles or pockets and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Place the pockets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep the puff pastry cold for easier handling and better puffing.
- Substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyère or Brie for a variation.
- Add fresh dill or lemon zest to the filling for extra flavor.
- Freeze unbaked pockets for up to a month and bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday, Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg