I have a serious thing for little handheld appetizers. I mean, they're just so damn cute! I really can't help it but seeing a plate full pretty little tasty bites makes me so happy. I think I might have a problem. 
These little guys are super flavourful with a tiny bite from the horseradish. Crispy filo cracker + creamy smoked salmon mousse + a playful pop of flying fish roe = the perfect appetizer. 
If you make Bite Sized Appetizers: Smoke Salmon Mousse make sure to snap a pic and tag @theendlessmeal on Instagram so I can like and comment on your photos. I love seeing TEM recipes you create.
Recipe inspired by A Food Centric Life
- 3 sheets filo pastry and a few tablespoons of melted butter
- ½ cup smoked salmon
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons horseradish, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or more to taste
- Optional garnishes: flying fish roe (my fav), dill, lemon zest, capers, finely minced red onion, tiny slice of lemon, freshly grated horseradish, anything else your mind can dream up 🙂
- Carefully lay one sheet of filo pastry on your counter and brush lightly with melted butter. Lay a second sheet over the first and again brush with butter. Finally place the third sheet on top of the other two and press together gently. Using a cookie cutter, carefully cut out small round shapes. Place cut filo on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake according to package directions. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine smoked salmon, cottage cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, horseradish and salt and stir to evenly combine. Place in a pastry piping bag and set aside in your fridge.
- Just before serving, pipe a small amount of mousse onto each filo cracker and top with a garnish of your choice.
You can also make the filo crackers 1 day ahead and store them in a sealed container. They are delicate so be careful with them!
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I love how pretty these look!
Thanks, Kim!
I totally get why you love bite sized apps… how could you not?! They’re So flippin cute!!! These look great. I’ve never worked with filo… always wanted to though! I might leave off the roe. That’s the one food I’ve never really cared to eat. I TRY to like it when I eat sushi, but just don’t like the texture. This will still be yummy anyway! 🙂 🙂
Definitely only add what you love on top of these little guys. Would be just as great with a couple capers or a pinch of lemon zest 🙂
Looks Yummy!
Thanks, Inessa!
I know exactly what you mean about the appetizers–these look downright addicting! I don’t usually have the patience to work with filo pastry, but these might be worth it (or a box of crackers will do until I get my lazy bum out to the store). Thank you for sharing these gems!
Hey Ala,
I usually find filo pretty fussy too, but these are actually quite easy. Crackers would be great with this too though!!