Smoked Salmon Brioche Bites Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 thick slices brioche
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ ounces smoked salmon
  • 1 small bunch chives, cut into 1-inch batons
Directions
  1. Using a 1 ½-inch ring cutter, cut 2 circles from each slice of brioche.
  2. Melt butter in a medium pan over low heat.
  3. Add brioche rounds and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk crème fraîche with a small splash of the cream until smooth.
  5. Whisk in the remaining cream, a little bit at a time, until fully incorporated, then whip to stiff peaks.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a pastry tip.
  8. Pipe a small dollop of whipped cream onto each round of toasted brioche.
  9. Top each with a small piece of smoked salmon.
  10. Garnish each with a chive baton.
  11. Serve immediately.