For an appetizing start to your Yuletide evening, top crisp crostini with this classic salmon-dill spread.
Serves 8 to 10 Prep Time 15 minutes
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
100 grams smoked salmon, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
sliced pears, to serve (optional)
1 Mix cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients.
2 Transfer to a medium ramekin or small serving bowl and refrigerate.
3 Garnish with small slices of smoked salmon and dill leaves. Serve with sliced pears, if desired.
Make-ahead tip Save time by preparing this spread 2 to 3 days ahead of the dinner party. Place in a covered container and store in the refrigerator.
Photography by At Maculangan | Recipe by Jun Jun de Guzman | Prop Styling by Rachelle Santos | Props from Rustan's Department Store
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
100 grams smoked salmon, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
sliced pears, to serve (optional)
1 Mix cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients.
2 Transfer to a medium ramekin or small serving bowl and refrigerate.
3 Garnish with small slices of smoked salmon and dill leaves. Serve with sliced pears, if desired.
Make-ahead tip Save time by preparing this spread 2 to 3 days ahead of the dinner party. Place in a covered container and store in the refrigerator.
Photography by At Maculangan | Recipe by Jun Jun de Guzman | Prop Styling by Rachelle Santos | Props from Rustan's Department Store