Smoked Salmon & Caviar Crostini

A platter of smoked salmon and caviar crostini never fails to delight guests. They are classically elegant canapés for an afternoon tea or a drinks party.

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hors d’oeuvres and plenty of drinks are all you need to make your party shine

Caviar and smoked salmon are an irresistible combination of flavours.

They are easy to make, yet colourful and impressive, and perfect with a glass of bubbly.

Smoked Salmon & Caviar Crostini

The toasts and topping can be made in advance, so all that remains is to assemble them just before serving.

Ingredients:

For the Toasts

• French baguette
• Olive oil for brushing
• Oregano for sprinkling

Topping

• Cream cheese
• Chopped chives
• Lemon for squeezing
• Tabasco to taste
• Smoked salmon strips
• Caviar
• Black pepper

Method

• Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F / gas 5
• Cut ends off baguette then cut into thin slices
• Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil then scatter over a little oregano
• Place on a flat tray and bake for 10 minutes until crisp and golden
• Transfer to wire rack and cool

To Assemble

• Mix cream cheese, chives and Tabasco
• Spoon a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top of the crostini toasts
• Top with a strip of smoked salmon and a small dollop of caviar
• Squeeze lemon juice over
• Grind black pepper on top

The perfect canapé for afternoon tea or a glass of champagne.