Looking to impress with minimal effort and maximum wow? This Cream Cheese Flower topped with Nova Salmon is your new go-to. With just a few ingredients, including Sugartown’s silky Nova Style Smoked Salmon, this dish is almost too pretty to eat ... almost.
This Cream Cheese Flower is perfect for brunch, breakfast spreads, or morning gatherings with guests when you want something beautiful on the table without a lot of prep. All you need is cream cheese, our Sugartown Nova Style Smoked Salmon, a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning, and a really good bagel, and done.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz plain cream cheese, softened
- 4–6 slices Sugartown Nova Style Smoked Salmon
- ½–1 tsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Fresh dill or chives (optional garnish)
- Bagels, sliced and toasted, for serving
Instructions:
1 - Shape the Cream Cheese Flower
Start by coating the back of a large chef’s spoon with cream cheese. Beginning at the outer edge of your serving plate, press and drag the spoon inward toward the center, creating smooth petal-like ridges as you turn the plate. Work your way around the plate in a circle. Once the outer layer is complete, repeat the same motion closer to the center to build the inner petals. For more definition in the middle, switch to a smaller spoon to shape the center petals with precision.
2 - Layer on the Nova Style Salmon
Tear or cut Sugartown Smoked Nova Style Salmon into pieces that match the size of the cream cheese “petals.” Gently drape the salmon pieces into the grooves, following the petal pattern. For a finishing touch, layer a rose-shaped piece in the center.
3 - Sprinkle It Up
Lightly dust the top with Everything Bagel Seasoning for texture and flavor. Add a touch of fresh dill or chives for a pop of color and a hint of herbaceous brightness.
4 - Serve and Savor
This dish can be made ahead of time—just let it sit out for about 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Serve with warm, toasted bagels, crackers, or crisp veggies for spreading and dipping.
Why It Works:
- Minimal ingredients, major flavor.
- No cooking required!
- Looks like you spent hours—it takes 8 minutes.
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