Mary Berry Double Salmon Canapés Recipe

If you’re looking for an elegant appetizer that is simple to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, these Mary Berry Double Salmon Canapés are an excellent choice. Crisp toasted bread is topped with a creamy salmon mixture and finished with delicate smoked salmon for a luxurious bite. The combination of textures is wonderfully balanced, with crunchy bases, smooth filling, and silky salmon on top. This recipe is beginner-friendly and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

For the Canapé Bases

• 12 slices white bread
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Salmon Filling

• 150g cooked salmon, flaked
• 100g cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
• Black pepper to taste

For the Topping

• 150g smoked salmon slices
• Fresh dill sprigs
• Lemon wedges for serving

How to Make Mary Berry Double Salmon Canapés

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Position a shelf in the centre of the oven.
• Prepare the bread: Remove the crusts from the bread slices and cut each slice into four small squares or rounds using a cutter.
• Brush with butter: Lightly brush both sides of the bread pieces with melted butter and place them on a baking tray.
• Bake until crisp: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.
• Make the filling: Place the cooked salmon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, and black pepper into a bowl. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
• Assemble the canapés: Spread a generous layer of the salmon mixture onto each cooled toast base.
• Add the smoked salmon: Fold small slices of smoked salmon and place them neatly on top of each canapé.
• Garnish and serve: Decorate with fresh dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges.

Tips for the Best Double Salmon Canapés

How do I keep the canapés crisp?

Allow the toast bases to cool fully before adding the filling and assemble them shortly before serving.

Can I make the filling ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the salmon filling up to 24 hours in advance and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container.

What bread works best?

Firm white sandwich bread creates neat, crisp canapés, but brioche or wholemeal bread also works well.

How do I make them look more professional?

Pipe the salmon filling using a piping bag for a cleaner and more elegant presentation.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with chilled sparkling wine.
• Add to a festive party platter.
• Pair with cucumber canapés.
• Serve alongside prawn cocktails.
• Include on an afternoon tea menu.

Storage

Room Temperature

Serve within 2 hours of assembly for the best texture and food safety.

Refrigerator

Store assembled canapés in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. The bread may soften slightly.

Freezing

Freezing is not recommended as the texture of the cream cheese filling and smoked salmon may deteriorate after thawing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 85 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Sodium: 180mg

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

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