Smoked salmon ricotta basket

SMALL RICOTTA BASKET SMOKED SALMON

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 20 minutes - Cooking : 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 250 ml (1 cup) ricotta
• 250 ml (1 cup) smoked salmon, chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) capers, chopped
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) chives, chopped
• 1 egg yolk, beaten with a little water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. On a work surface, roll out the puff pastry.
3. Using a knife, cut the dough into 3" x 3" squares.
4. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, salmon, chives and capers. Check seasoning.
5. Place a rounded spoonful of the mixture in the center of each square.
6. Fold in 2 sides of each square to form a small basket and brush with egg.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.