Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 slices mini pumpernickel bread
  • 6 slices ( about 4 ounces) smoked salmon, halved

Method

  • Put the cream cheese and heavy cream in a small mixing bowl and blend with a rubber spatula until smooth.
  • Fold in the dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper until evenly combined.
  • Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread the dill cream cheese on 1 side of each pumpernickel slice.
  • Put a slice of smoked salmon on 12 of the pumpernickel slices.
  • Top each sandwich with remaining bread.
  • Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.