Delicate smoked salmon roses filled with creamy herbed cream cheese. This elegant no-cook appetizer is perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch, or festive occasions and comes together in minutes.
Yields 4 Servings Servings Quarter (1 Serving) Half (2 Servings) Default (4 Servings) Double (8 Servings) Triple (12 Servings) Prep Time 15 minsTotal Time 15 mins 7 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
5 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1 tsp horseradish or Dijon mustard
Optional garnish: capers, microgreens, dill sprigs
Optional for serving: blinis, crackers, or toast points
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
1 In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add horseradish or Dijon if using for extra depth.
Shape the Salmon Roses
2 Lay one slice of smoked salmon flat on a clean surface.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the salmon.
Gently roll the salmon slice from one end to the other, shaping it into a rose-like spiral.
Place upright on a plate and slightly fan out the edges to resemble petals.
Repeat with remaining slices.
Garnish & Serve
3 Arrange salmon roses on a serving platter.
Garnish with capers, fresh dill, or microgreens. Serve chilled or slightly cool with blinis, crackers, or toast points.
Pairing Suggestions
4 Wine
Cocktails
Classic Mimosa
French 75
Vodka Martini
Non-Alcoholic
Tips & Notes
5
Use high-quality smoked salmon for best flavor and texture
Softened cream cheese spreads more evenly
For taller roses, roll two salmon slices together
Keep chilled until serving for clean presentation
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch boards, or canapé platters
Ingredients 7 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
5 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1 tsp horseradish or Dijon mustard
Optional garnish: capers, microgreens, dill sprigs
Optional for serving: blinis, crackers, or toast points
Directions Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
1 In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add horseradish or Dijon if using for extra depth.
Shape the Salmon Roses
2 Lay one slice of smoked salmon flat on a clean surface.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the salmon.
Gently roll the salmon slice from one end to the other, shaping it into a rose-like spiral.
Place upright on a plate and slightly fan out the edges to resemble petals.
Repeat with remaining slices.
Garnish & Serve
3 Arrange salmon roses on a serving platter.
Garnish with capers, fresh dill, or microgreens. Serve chilled or slightly cool with blinis, crackers, or toast points.
Pairing Suggestions
4 Wine
Cocktails
Classic Mimosa
French 75
Vodka Martini
Non-Alcoholic
Tips & Notes
5
Use high-quality smoked salmon for best flavor and texture
Softened cream cheese spreads more evenly
For taller roses, roll two salmon slices together
Keep chilled until serving for clean presentation
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch boards, or canapé platters
Smoked Salmon Roses with Cream Cheese
