Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill, plus some fronds, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon snipped chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 squares mini-pumpernickel bread
  • 4 ounces smoked trout, bones removed

Method

  • For the sauce: In a small bowl combine the creme fraiche, herbs, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the canapes: Dab a teaspoon or of creme fraiche sauce on 1 side of the pumpernickel slices.
  • Place 1 or 2 large flakes or chunks of trout on each, and top with a small dollop of creme fraiche sauce.
  • Garnish each canape with a frond of dill, and serve.