Smoked Trout & Herb Cream Cheese Spread
Of course, this creamy smoked trout spread is fantastic on bagels. But it's also great on crackers, crispbread, rye toast, and celery sticks. Or make one of the smoked trout dip variations and serve with crusty bread, cucumber slices, or other crudites. There are more recipe ideas and serving suggestions in the main post. It tastes fancy, but only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to make!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (one standard block)
- 4 oz smoked trout (canned or freshly smoked)
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chives, or chervil (or a blend) (substitute 2 tbsp dried)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp flaky or kosher salt
Instructions
- Soften your cream cheese. Whip it, either by hand, or using a mixer or food processor. Make sure it is smooth and has no lumps remaining.
- Add the freshly ground black pepper and the flaky salt, and pulse to mix until combined.
- Chop the herbs and add them to the food processor or mixer bowl. Pulse a few more times, scrape down the bowl with a flexible spatula, and pulse again. You don't want to pulverize the herbs, just distribute them evenly.Note: if you are making the smoked trout dip variation (see below), add the additional ingredients now.
- Add the smoked trout and pulse or mix just to combine. The trout will break up as you mix. You aren't trying to make a smooth puree, just break up the fish in the mixture. If you are mixing by hand, you may want to flake the fish a bit before mixing it in if it isn't breaking apart easily. Scrape down the food processor or mixer bowl with a spatula between short pulses.
- Using the flexible spatula, transfer your spread or dip to a serving bowl or airtight storage container. Keep chilled and serve or refrigerate immediately.
Notes
Variation: Smoked Trout Dip
You can easily convert this recipe into a savory smoked trout dip by adding about a ½ cup of sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, or mayonnaise, or a ¼ cup of mayo + a ¼ cup of sour cream or yogurt. Or for a truly luxurious dip, use creme fraiche! Add these to the whipped cream cheese mixture before adding the trout. If you want a thinner dip, add a few more spoonfuls of sour cream or mayo until you get the consistency you want. See original post for more variations and serving suggestions!Nutrition
Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 0.1mg
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