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A white cake stand with four spirals of pumpernickel bread, salmon mousse, and smoked salmon.
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Salmon Mousse Pinwheels

These salmon mousse pinwheels, made with pumpernickel bread, smoked salmon, and a creamy smoked salmon mousse are an elegant and impressive canapé or tea sandwich.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 large pinwheels
Calories: 139

Ingredients

For the salmon mousse

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers, (optional)

For the pinwheel sandwich

  • 12 slices dark wheat or pumpernickel bread, crusts removed
  • 2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
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Instructions

Make the salmon mousse

  • In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, butter, chives, horseradish, salmon, lemon juice, and pepper and process for 20 to 30 seconds, or until smooth.
  • Stir in the capers, if using. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before using.

Make the pinwheel sandwiches

  • Not long before serving, place the bread slices on your work surface and flatten with a rolling pin.
  • Spread the salmon mousse on 1 side of each slice and arrange the smoked salmon on top. Roll up the bread and place it, seam side down, on a platter. Cover with a damp tea towel or paper towels and refrigerate until ready to serve and up to a couple hours.
  • Serve the salmon pinwheels whole or cut each in half on a diagonal and serve angled side up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheel | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g