What type of smoked salmon is best for smoked salmon croissants?

Hot-smoked salmon works best as it flakes easily and blends smoothly with the cream cheese. Cold-smoked Nova lox also works, offering a firmer texture and more briny flavor. The recipe uses 1 cup of chopped smoked salmon, and either type can be used.

How do you keep stuffed croissants from getting soggy?

To prevent sogginess, toast the croissants with garlic butter, everything bagel seasoning, and parmesan cheese before piping in the filling. This creates a moisture barrier that keeps the croissant layers crisp. Fill the croissants just before serving for the best texture.

Can smoked salmon croissants be made ahead of time?

The filling and garlic butter can be prepared up to three days ahead and stored separately in the refrigerator. Toast the buttered croissants just before serving, then fill and serve immediately. The garlic butter can be made up to a week in advance.

How should I store leftover smoked salmon croissants?

Store leftover assembled croissants in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, place them in an oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm and crisp. They are best enjoyed fresh, but this method helps maintain flakiness.

Smoked Salmon Croissants With Everything Bagel Seasoning

Ingredients

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Croissants
4–5 croissants
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Salmon Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup smoked salmon, chopped
1/4 cup cucumbers, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 tsp capers, chopped
1 tsp dill, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp parsley, dried
1/2 tsp pepper

Garlic Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp parsley, dried
1/2 tsp salt

Garnish
2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

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Instructions

Salmon Filling
1-In a bowl, add all ingredients listed: In a bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Salmon Filling” and mix until throughly combined.
2-Transfer to a piping bag or ziplock: Transfer to a piping bag or ziplock bag with the tip cut off and set aside.

Garlic Butter
3-In a bowl, mix together all ingredients: In a bowl, mix together all ingredients listed under “Garlic Butter” smooth and set aside.

Assemble
4-Make shallow cuts throughout the croissants making: Make shallow cuts throughout the croissants making sure not to cut all the way through.
5-Brush on garlic butter, garnish with everything: Brush on garlic butter, garnish with everything bagel seasoning and more parmesan cheese.
6-Toast until the cheese is melted and: Toast until the cheese is melted and the croissants is warm and golden.
7-Fill the cuts made earlier into the: Fill the cuts made earlier into the croissants with the salmon filling making sure to keep the croissant intact.
8-Top with more parmesan cheese and enjoy: Top with more parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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Cook Time: 5 min
Method: bake