Base for smoked salmon and cream cheese bites

Base for smoked salmon and cream cheese bites recipe videos

This is a versatile base, often a blini, cracker, or cucumber slice, designed to be topped with smoked salmon and cream cheese for elegant appetizers. The base provides a neutral or slightly tangy foundation that complements the rich, salty salmon and creamy cheese. It's a staple in Western hors d'oeuvres, particularly popular in American, British, and Scandinavian cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The base itself is typically low in fat and protein, with its primary nutrient being carbohydrates for energy. It contributes a modest amount of calories, serving mainly as a vehicle for the more nutrient-dense toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	25 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	4 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	0.2 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	50 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.03 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg
Folate	8 µg
Selenium	1.5 µg
Phosphorus	15 mg

Per 1 medium blini (approx. 10 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a modern, bite-sized adaptation of classic flavor pairings found in bagels with lox and cream cheese, a combination with roots in Jewish-American deli culture. The base allows for creative, low-carb variations like using cucumber or zucchini rounds.