Everything Salmon Bagel Tart

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. 2Take the puff pastry out of the packaging and let it sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes.
  3. 3Unroll the puff pastry onto a baking sheet and score a frame along the edges.
  4. 4Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it evenly over the pastry.
  5. 5Sprinkle the pastry with the everything bagel seasoning.
  6. 6Bake for around 20 minutes, until golden and puffed up; ensure the bottom is properly browned and crisp.
  7. 7Finely mince the spring onions and mix into the cream cheese.
  8. 8Season the cream cheese mixture with salt.
  9. 9Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of sparkling water (or regular water) into the cream cheese for a lighter, fluffier texture.
  10. 10Take the pastry out of the oven.
  11. 11Gently press down any domed pastry with a spoon.
  12. 12Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pastry and spread evenly with a knife or pastry spatula.
  13. 13Top with the sliced tomato and a pinch of salt.
  14. 14Add the salmon, red onion, capers, and dill.
  15. 15Season with more salt and pepper.
  16. 16Serve with a wedge of lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 165 g cream cheese
  • 4 spring onions
  • 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 200 g smoked salmon
  • 0.5 red onion, sliced
  • 50 g capers
  • Fresh dill
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • salt
  • 1 tbsp sparkling water
  • 2 tbsp sparkling water
  • pepper

Equipment

ovenbaking sheetsmall bowlbrushspoonknifepastry spatula

Tips

  • Bake puff pastry until the bottom is properly browned and crisp, even if it takes longer than packaging suggests.
  • Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of sparkling water (or regular water) to the cream cheese mixture for a lighter, fluffier texture.
  • Gently press down the domed pastry with a spoon after taking it out of the oven.