Holiday Recipe: Smoked Salmon Rolls with Fresh Cheese

From METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

Traditional holiday fare like cookies, turkey and, of course, pie, has a place on any dinner table during family gatherings in December. But it never hurts to try something new, particularly in an era when the average person’s culinary horizons have been greatly expanded.

When planning menus this holiday season, home cooks can consider this recipe for “Smoked Salmon Rolls With Fresh Cheese for Christmas” from Lines+Angles. Whether served on a tray as hosts walk around a holiday party or as an appetizer during a sit-down meal, these salmon rolls are sure to be a hit among friends and family.

Smoked Salmon Rolls With Fresh Cheese for Christmas

(Makes 8 servings)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 medium eggs
1 cup milk
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, for frying
1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 small bunch dill, finely chopped, plus extra
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water, plus extra as needed
13⁄4 cups smoked salmon slices
1⁄2 lemon, juiced

1. Blend together the flour, eggs, milk, salt, butter, and dill in a food processor until smooth. Pour into a jug.

2. Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying or crepe pan set over medium heat until hot. Add a small ladle of batter to the pan and tilt with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.

3. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden underneath. Flip and cook for a further minute or so. Remove to a plate and repeat the process using a little more oil for each crepe.

4. Beat cream cheese and ricotta cheese with dill and 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water in a bowl until creamy and spreadable, adding more water as needed. Season to taste with salt.

5. Spread over cooked pancakes and top with smoked salmon slices. Drizzle with lemon juice. Roll up into cigar shapes and cut into bite-size pieces. Serve with a dill garnish.

Preparation time: 40 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy