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Herb Cream Cheese, Smoked Trout & Chives Bites On Pita Bread
Cook & Prep Time = 15 minutes
These smoked trout bites are the perfect combination of creamy, smoky, and zesty. Soft pita rounds are topped with herb-infused cream cheese and flakes of rich, hot-smoked trout, then finished with fresh chives and lemon.
Light and flavorful, they make a crowd-pleasing appetizer, brunch bite, or upscale snack that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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1 bag of mini pitas (or substitute)
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
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1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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100g (3.5 oz) hot-smoked trout, flaked
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Optional: capers, microgreens, or thinly sliced radish for garnish
Ingredients
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Prepare the herb cream cheese
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with chopped chives, dill or parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. -
Prep the pita
Lightly toast the pita if desired, then cut into small wedges or rounds using a knife or cookie cutter. -
Assemble the bites
Spread a generous layer of the herb cream cheese on each pita piece. Top with a flake or two of smoked trout. -
Garnish
Sprinkle with extra chives and add optional garnishes like capers, microgreens, or radish slices for texture and color. -
Serve immediately
Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy fresh. These bites are best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
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