When it's party time and you're looking for single-serve ideas
If you’re looking for an indulgent way to serve up single servings of smoked salmon the next time you’re hosting brunch, bridal showers, or a festive party, then look no further than this recipe.
These smoked salmon cream cheese cups are a quick and easy way to have your guests feel special when they have a cup of deliciousness all to themselves.
You’ll get a lot more servings that way and maybe have enough leftovers to treat yourself to an appetizer or snack the following day.
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To serve this recipe
You can use 5-oz. cups but also consider using even smaller 3-oz. cups as an appetizer size per guest.
Or, mix up the sizes as not everyone has a big appetite.
Alternatively, spoons will make your appetizers look mouth-wateringly gorgeous as well.
No matter which size you choose, these clear cups will showcase your hard work and you’re guaranteed lots of well-deserved compliments.
3 reasons why I love this recipe
- Not only do these smoked salmon cream cheese cup appetizers look festive abut they taste amazing.
- A little goes a long way. Adding cream to the cream cheese makes this dish so delicious yet satisfying so you don’t need a lot to have happy guests.
- They are quick to make, and if you have eager young hands who want to help out, they’ll love adding the garnishes.
You could also use this idea if you’re the one bringing a dish to someone’s home.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: Not applicable
Yields: (4) 5oz. appetizer cups
(8-10) 3 oz. appetizer cups
TIP: for large crowds, I recommend using the spoons and depending on how generous you make the portions, you’ll have approximately 20 – 30 servings.
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 oz. sugar-free smoked salmon, chopped
- ¼ cup capers, well-drained
- Whole chives, for garnish
- Optional: thin lemon slices for garnish
To serve: Pop a small spoon in each cup and serve with gluten-free or your own spicy tirokafteri sourdough cheese crackers.
Equipment:
- 3oz. or 5oz. appetizer cups, or use spoons
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Electric mixer
- Pastry bag and tips
- Chopping board
- Chef’s 8″ knife
- Teaspoon
- Tray or charcuterie board
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Directions:
- Choose your size of appetizer cups and set them out. Alternatively, for a large crowd, use spoons.
Chop smoked salmon in bite-sized pieces and reserve in a small bowl. - Add cream cheese and heavy cream to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Scoop whipped cream cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a tip.
Pipe cream cheese into the bottom of each cup until about ¼ full.
Make sure to fill in the corners. - Next, add a layer of the chopped smoked salmon and one teaspoon of the drained capers.
- Repeat this process one more time and then conclude with a final layer of whipped cream cheese and one teaspoon of capers on top.
- Garnish each cup with two to three long-stemmed fresh chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Consider a custom made charcuterie board
This custom made black walnut charcuterie board would look fabulous on the table with your smoked salmon cream cheese party cups and spoons surrounded by an assortment of olives, crackers, and cheeses.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Party Cups
Equipment
- Chopping board
- 8" Chef's knife
- Small bowl
- Hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry bag and pipe
- Clear 3 or 5oz. cups or spoons
- Teaspoon
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz smoked salmon sugar-free
- 1/4 cup capers
Garnish
- chives
- lemon slices thin
Instructions
- Add cream cheese and heavy cream to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Scoop whipped cream cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a tip. Pipe creamcheese into the bottom of each cup until about ¼ full, being sure to fill inthe corners. Then add a layer of the chopped smoked salmon and one teaspoon ofthe drained capers.
- Repeat this process one more time and end with a final layer of whipped cream cheese and one teaspoon of capers on top. Garnish each cup with a couple chive stalks and serve immediately.
