Smoked Salmon and Chive Choux Buns with Watermelon and Feta Bites

Elegant festive canapés featuring savory smoked salmon filled choux pastry paired with refreshing watermelon and salty feta skewers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 431.1 kcals 2586.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 17.6 grams 105.8 grams
Fat 32.1 grams 192.5 grams
Protein 18 grams 108.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1.5
tbsp
Dairy
50
g
Butter
cold, diced
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
250
g
Crème Fraîche
divided use
250
g
Feta
cut into 2.5cm cubes
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
0.5
piece
Watermelon
small, flesh cut into 2.5cm cubes
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
2
tbsp
Chives
very finely chopped
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Basil Leaves
preferably Greek basil
Seafood
150
g
Smoked Salmon
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 220°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Boil 125ml water, butter, and salt in a pan for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, add flour, and beat until the mixture is smooth and leaves the pan sides.
  • Cool dough for 3 minutes in a mixer then beat in eggs one at a time until glossy.
  • Pipe 1.5cm blobs onto the tray leaving 3cm gaps and smooth tops with a wet finger.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden-brown and then let cool.
  • Blend smoked salmon, cream cheese, and 150g crème fraîche with lemon juice and pepper until smooth.
  • Chill the salmon mixture in a piping bag until ready.
  • Whisk remaining crème fraîche with lemon juice and prep a bowl of chopped chives.
  • Stack watermelon and feta cubes garnished with basil and a drizzle of vinegar.
  • Pipe salmon filling into the bottom or top of each cooled choux bun.
  • Dip bun tops into seasoned crème fraîche then into chives and serve.