Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Log 🐟🧀
This smoked salmon and cream cheese log is an elegant, creamy appetizer that brings together fresh herbs, citrus brightness, and the silky saltiness of smoked salmon. It assembles easily yet looks refined when sliced, making it suitable for festive gatherings, brunches, or any occasion that calls for a visually impressive and flavourful dish. The filling blends softened cream cheese with sour cream, dill, chives, lemon, and gentle seasoning, creating a smooth mixture that spreads easily and complements the salmon without overwhelming it. Once rolled and chilled, the log firms up beautifully, making clean slices that showcase a tidy spiral of salmon and cream cheese.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 200 g smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
- 250 g cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Assembly:
- Plastic wrap or parchment paper (for rolling)
- Optional: 1 tbsp capers, drained and chopped
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest
For Garnish:
- Extra smoked salmon strips
- Fresh dill sprigs
- Lemon slices
