Name: Smoked salmon & cream cheese plate
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 250g cream cheese, softened; 100g smoked salmon, cut into small strips and rolled; 8 caperberries; 1 tablespoon baby capers, drained; Zest of 1 lemon, fresh dill fronds; 5g fresh edible flowers (pansies, violets), freshly cracked black pepper; 20 storebought blini to serve

Smoked salmon & cream cheese plate

A fresh starter that will brighten your table and delight your guests.

SMOKED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE FLOWER PLATE

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Serves 4-6

Prep

20M

Forget the bagel – this summer, we’re spreading our cream cheese directly on the plate to make a beautiful dip for sharing bread or crackers. This smoked salmon & cream cheese recipe by The Cordony Kitchen is perfect for silly season lunches or just making your mealtime that little bit more special.

Ingredients

250g cream cheese, softened

100g smoked salmon, cut into small strips and rolled

8 caperberries

1 tablespoon baby capers, drained

Zest of 1 lemon, fresh dill fronds

5g fresh edible flowers (pansies, violets), freshly cracked black pepper

20 storebought blini to serve

Method

Starting at the outer edge of a large, round platter and working towards the centre, use the back of a spoon to create ‘petals’ of cream cheese in a circular pattern (about 23cm in diameter).

Place rolled smoked salmon pieces onto alternate petals of cream cheese.

Place caperberries on the outer petals.

Place baby capers in the centre of the platter. Sprinkle over lemon zest, dill fronds, edible flowers and freshly cracked pepper. Serve with blini.

TIP!

Steps 1 and 2 can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. When ready to serve, simply add remaining ingredients.

ADD A LITTLE CRUNCH

Also delicious as a starter, served with a crusty French baguette.

Smoked salmon & cream cheese flower plate. Serving platter in Green Stripe and ‘Sicilia’ napkin, both Alex and Trahanas. ‘Ayrton’ tablecloth, Hale Mercantile Co. (Photography: Alana Landsberry | Styling: Sophie Wilson)

Recipe creator Amanda Cordony