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Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart

This smoked salmon tart is a simple, elegant option for holiday mornings or slow weekend brunches. It starts with a buttery puff pastry base that bakes into crisp, golden layers. The warm pastry is topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and finished with smoked salmon, red onion, fresh dill, and lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Base
  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 Egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp Everything bagel seasoning
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
For the Topping
  • 4-6 oz Smoked salmon torn or thinly sliced
  • 1 Small Persian cucumer thinly sliced
  • 1-2 tbsp Red onion finely diced (or pickled red onions)
  • Fresh dill for garnish
  • Everything bagel seasoning for finishing

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry
    Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    Place the puff pastry on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
    Use a sharp knife to lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges, being careful not to cut through the dough.
    Brush the outer border with egg wash.
    Sprinkle the entire sheet lightly with everything bagel seasoning.
    Bake for 10 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden.
    Let it cool completely. If the center puffed up too much, gently press it down while still warm.
  2.  Make the Creamy Spread
    In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, pepper, garlic powder, and a small pinch of salt.
    Spread this evenly over the cooled tart base, keeping the raised border clean.
  3. Add the Toppings
    Arrange pieces of smoked salmon across the tart.
    Add cucumber slices and red onion.
    Sprinkle with fresh dill and a pinch more everything seasoning if desired.