99 Appetizers with Only 2 Puff Pastry Rolls: The Trick for Your Holiday Party! During the holiday season, between one toast and another, having the right recipe for a quick appetizer is crucial. Here’s how to prepare 99 savory salmon squares in no time at all, crispy and irresistible, perfect to serve as a centerpiece during your buffets or gatherings.
It’s a very clever recipe that I made just yesterday: all you need are two rolls of puff pastry and a bit of creativity to make a social moment special. They’re so cute and inviting that you can’t stop at just one, and they disappear in no time.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 99
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Christmas
- Energy 5.84 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 0.02 (g) of which sugars 0.02 (g)
- Proteins 0.42 (g)
- Fat 0.45 (g) of which saturated 0.02 (g)of which unsaturated 0.05 (g)
- Fibers 0.00 (g)
- Sodium 27.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 0 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
For these homemade snacks, simple and refined, you will need:
- 2 rolls puff pastry (rectangular)
- 5.3 oz spreadable cheese (like Philadelphia)
- 5.3 oz smoked salmon (shredded)
- 1 egg yolk
- to taste poppy seeds
Tools
To create this recipe you don’t need complicated tools, just a few tricks to be super precise and fast:
- 1 pizza cutter
- 1 kitchen brush
- 1 measuring tape
Steps
Here’s how to turn two rolls of puff pastry into a mountain of delicious snacks:
1. Roll out the first puff pastry roll on the work surface, leaving its parchment paper.
2. With a spoon, spread the Philadelphia evenly over the entire base.
3. Distribute the shredded smoked salmon over the cheese, covering every corner well.
4. Take the second puff pastry roll and place it on top of the first, pressing lightly to make them adhere.
5. The precision trick: with the help of a measuring tape, mark and cut strips of 1 inch wide both horizontally and vertically. You will get approximately 99 small squares.
6. Brush the entire surface with the beaten egg yolk.
7. Sprinkle poppy seeds over the entire rectangle.
8. Bake at 356°F (static oven) until the pastry is perfectly golden and shiny.
9. While still hot, separate the squares one by one: they will easily come apart following the cuts made earlier. Serve them on a colorful tray!
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✨ The secret to a perfect cut
To get exactly 99 squares without going crazy, use a kitchen ruler or a clean tape measure. If the puff pastry starts to warm up too much and becomes sticky while cutting, put it in the freezer for 5 minutes: the cuts will come out clean and the squares will not lose shape during baking!
🥛 Lactose-Free Version
Want to make these snacks for someone who is intolerant? It’s simple! Choose puff pastry with vegetable fats (many on the market already are) and use a lactose-free spreadable cheese. The taste will be identical, and you’ll make all your guests happy.
🌿 Scents and Aromas
Salmon calls for aromas! If you want to give a refined touch, add grated lemon zest (organic!) or fresh dill to the Philadelphia. If you love strong flavors, a pinch of freshly ground pink pepper on top of the egg yolk will make your squares irresistible.
🥨 The Idea for Extra “Crunch”
Besides poppy seeds, you can create a visually beautiful mix using white sesame seeds and pistachio granules. Not only will they be more colorful, but they’ll have a crunch that will surprise everyone at the first bite.
⏱️ Organize in Advance
You can prepare the puff pastry and salmon “sandwich” in the morning, cut it into squares, and keep it in the fridge covered with plastic wrap. Brush with the egg and add the seeds only just before baking: this way the pastry will remain dry and flakier!
💡 Want to make them lighter? You can use Philadelphia Active or Wellness (less fat) and a whole wheat puff pastry. This way you’ll reduce the calories by about 15% without sacrificing taste!
⚠️ Beware of salt: Smoked salmon and puff pastry are already savory, so don’t add extra salt to the filling or on top!
99 appetizers with only 2 puff pastry rolls: the trick for your holiday party!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use whole wheat or gluten-free puff pastry?
Absolutely yes! The recipe works great with whole wheat puff pastry (for a more rustic taste) or gluten-free puff pastry. Just remember to handle them cold to make cutting the 99 squares easier.
How do I perfectly cut 99 squares?
The secret is the ruler! Divide the long side of the puff pastry into 11 parts and the short side into 9 parts (or vice versa, depending on the brand). By pressing the blade or pizza cutter firmly, the squares will seal themselves during baking.
What can I use instead of salmon?
If you don’t like fish, you can replace it with chopped cooked ham, mortadella, or a Taggiasca olive cream. The procedure remains the same!
Can I prepare the squares a day in advance?
You can assemble them and keep them in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, ready to be baked. Once baked, however, they are best consumed within 24 hours to retain the flakiness of the pastry.
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