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Cream Cheese Smoked Salmon Rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (8 ounces) Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
  • 4 ounces Cold-Smoked Salmon, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces full-fat Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Capers, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Red Onion, very finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dill, capers, red onion, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  • Unroll the crescent dough and pinch the seams to form a single rectangle. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one long side.
  • Layer the smoked salmon slices evenly over the cream cheese.
  • Starting from the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the chilled log and slice into 8-10 pinwheels, about 3/4-inch thick, using a serrated knife.
  • Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
  • Brush the tops and sides of the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, if using.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, ensure the log is well-chilled in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before cutting. This step is non-negotiable for perfectly round rolls.
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