Flaky snowflake with cream cheese and salmon - the perfect appetizer for christmas

Ingredients

• 2 puff pastries
• 2 salmon filets
• 2/3 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 lemon (juice)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 egg

Materials

• 1 brush

Preparation

• Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cut the salmon filet into small pieces.
• Unroll the puff pastry on a baking sheet. Spread the cheese mixture on the puff pastry, leaving a border.
  
• Place the salmon pieces on the cheese, then brush the edge with egg white.
• Place the second puff pastry on top, press on the edge to seal the two pastry and then place a glass in the center.
  
• Cut the dough into 16, from the glass to the edge. Twist the branches in pairs: the two branches must be twisted outwards then grouped together and sealed.
• When all the branches of the snowflake are created, remove the glass and brush the beaten egg all over the snowflake.
  
• Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25 minutes.
• There you are, the snowflake is ready for Christmas party ! You can sprinkle some sesame seeds on top if you wish!
  

Observations

I don't like salmon, how can I replace it?
You can replace the filling with a sauce, add grated cheese, all the fillings are possible. You can also replace the salmon with ham and the cream cheese with bechamel, for example.

Can I make this puff pastry gluten-free?
Yes, you can replace the wheat puff pastry with a gluten-free puff pastry.

Can I freeze the puff pastry?
Yes you can freeze it before cooking, or halfway through cooking and put it back in the oven afterwards.

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