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Crispy Smoked Salmon Phyllo Cups with Dill Cream

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These elegant bite-sized phyllo cups are filled with tangy dill cream and topped with silky smoked salmon, making them a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, brunches, or special occasions. The combination of crispy pastry, creamy filling, and smoky fish delivers comfort and sophistication in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 8 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed if frozen
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Chives, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-count mini muffin tin if not nonstick.
  2. Unroll thawed phyllo sheets and cover with a damp towel. Cut the stack into 2.5-inch squares (about 48 squares total).
  3. Take two phyllo squares, brush each lightly with melted butter, and layer them in each muffin cup, pressing gently into the bottom and up the sides. Repeat until all cups are filled.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until phyllo is golden and crisp. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even color. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast.
  5. Remove from oven and let cups cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon zest, cracked pepper, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Once phyllo cups are cool, fill each with about 1 teaspoon of dill cream using a small spoon or piping bag.
  8. Top each cup with a small piece of smoked salmon. Garnish with extra dill, chives, or lemon zest if desired.
  9. Serve immediately for best crispness.

Notes

Work quickly with phyllo to prevent drying out. Bake cups ahead and fill just before serving for maximum crunch. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use specialty phyllo and vegan cream cheese/sour cream. Rotate pan for even browning. Overfilling cups can make them messy. Leftovers can be re-crisped in a low oven.

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Keywords: smoked salmon, phyllo cups, dill cream, party appetizer, brunch, easy appetizer, finger food, holiday, salmon canape

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