Salmon and Cream Cheese Canapés on Toast

Name: Salmon and Cream Cheese Canapés on Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: About 18 canapés
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 baguette or small dark loaf, thinly sliced; 150 g cream cheese; 150 g ready-to-eat smoked or cured salmon; to finish fresh dill or parsley; 0.5 lemon, sliced

Toasted bread bites topped with cream cheese, ready-to-eat salmon, dill and lemon.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 25 minMakes About 18 canapés

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The source is a list of ten party snacks, each with a different formula. Its first complete dish is a salmon and cream-cheese canapé on thin bread. This card follows those bites alone, leaving the unrelated stuffed eggs and later snacks out of the ingredient list. Toasting the baguette or dark bread lightly helps it hold the cheese without turning soggy. Spread the cream cheese, lay thin pieces of properly chilled ready-to-eat salmon on top and finish with dill and a tiny amount of lemon. Assemble close to serving time and put out only a small tray at once. Refrigerate spare fish and dairy promptly, especially during a long buffet.

Recipe card

Salmon and Cream Cheese Canapés on Toast

Prep 20 minCook 5 minTotal 25 minYield About 18 canapés

Equipment: Knife, board, toaster or baking tray, chilled platter

Ingredients

1 baguette or small dark loaf, thinly sliced 150 g cream cheese 150 g ready-to-eat smoked or cured salmon to finish fresh dill or parsley 0.5 lemon, sliced

Instructions

Prepare bread
Slice bread into thin bite-size pieces; toast lightly if desired and cool.
Spread
Cover each piece with a small amount of cream cheese.
Top
Add a fold of chilled ready-to-eat salmon.
Garnish
Add dill or parsley and a drop of lemon juice.
Serve
Arrange on a chilled tray and serve promptly; refrigerate extra canapés.

How to tell when it is ready

Bread is crisp and fish and cheese remain cold.

Tips

Cool toast before spreading cheese.
Use small fish pieces for easy eating.
Add lemon close to serving.
Put out small trays at a time.

Serving suggestions

Offer on a party platter.
Add cucumber slices.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Pair with a simple green salad.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Keep fish and cheese refrigerated; eat assembled bites the same day.

Food safety

Cold ready-to-eat fish is higher risk for susceptible people; keep chilled and follow product labels.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as the salmon tartlet recipe?

No. This source uses bread canapés; the tartlet entry uses pastry shells and a mixed filling.

How should I store salmon and cream cheese canapés?

Keep fish and cheese refrigerated; eat assembled bites the same day.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.