SMOKED SALMON TEA SANDWICH

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwich image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 slices mini pumpernickel bread
6 slices ( about 4 ounces) smoked salmon, halved

Steps:

Put the cream cheese and heavy cream in a small mixing bowl and blend with a rubber spatula until smooth. Fold in the dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper until evenly combined.
Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread the dill cream cheese on 1 side of each pumpernickel slice. Put a slice of smoked salmon on 12 of the pumpernickel slices. Top each sandwich with remaining bread. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
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