Easy Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Twists

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (approx. 300g)Puff Pastry
• 120 gram, softenedCream Cheese
• 100 gram, thinly slicedSmoked Salmon
• 1 large, beaten (for egg wash)Egg
• 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional)Fresh Dill
• 0.5 teaspoon, freshly ground (optional)Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   Lightly flour a clean surface and carefully unroll the puff pastry sheet. If desired, gently roll it a little thinner to approximately 10x14 inches.

   ⏱ 2 min
3. 3

   Evenly spread the softened cream cheese over the entire surface of the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges if preferred. If using, sprinkle with black pepper.

   ⏱ 3 min
4. 4

   Arrange the thinly sliced smoked salmon over the cream cheese layer, ensuring an even distribution across the pastry.

   ⏱ 2 min
5. 5

   Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry lengthwise into 12 even strips, each about 1 inch wide.

   ⏱ 2 min
6. 6

   Carefully take each strip and gently twist it several times from both ends to form a spiral. Place the twisted strips onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.

   ⏱ 3 min
7. 7

   In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the twisted pastries with the egg wash for a golden finish.

   ⏱ 2 min
8. 8

   Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the twists are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbrowning.

   ⏱ 20 min
9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Garnish with fresh chopped dill, if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.

   ⏱ 5 min