Smoked Salmon And Cheese Appetizer Smoked Salmon Timbale

This Smoked Salmon Appetizer is all about the presentation AND flavor, in an easy, savory, bundle. It’s so good I included the recipe in my Easy Keto in 30 Minutes cookbook.

What Makes Smoked Salmon and Cheese Timbale So Great

Healthy. Smoked Salmon is a great way to get healthy proteins, Vitamins B and D, and healthy omega 3.Keto. With only 1 net carb per serving, this is a great Low Carb appetizer.No-Cook. If you use prepackaged smoked salmon, there’s no cooking required for this recipe.Fast. All you need to do is mix the filling, layer the salmon and mascarpone, chill, and you’re done.

I purchase cold smoked salmon. It is smoked at a low temperature, so it is not heat cooked and has a flexible texture which makes assembling the Smoked Salmon Appetizer a breeze. I buy cold smoked salmon in flat, vacuumed sealed packages near the meat counter, wherever the seafood is sold in your grocery store. If you purchase hot smoked salmon, then your salmon will be fully cooked. Check out this article from Bon Appetit on the difference between hot and cold smoked salmon.

What Is A Timbale?

A timbale is defined as a dish that has meat or typically fish, as is this case, with other ingredients and is prepared in a mold. You can buy timbale pans, they are available in various sizes, but you know me. No muss, no fuss. I just use a 3.5-inch biscuit cutter, and the probability that you have a biscuit cutter over a timbale pan is much higher. Timbale is derived from the word drum and is cooked inside a pan that usually narrows towards the bottom. My recipe is assembled by layering the ingredients starting from the bottom inside the biscuit cutter and building up for a delightful presentation.

What Cheese Can I Use For This Smoked Salmon Appetizer?

Mascarpone CheeseCream CheeseGoat Cheese

I used Mascarpone Cheese for this timbale recipe. You can find Mascarpone usually in the Deli section of most grocery stores. The texture of Mascarpone cheese is much softer than cream cheese which makes it a breeze to use. It is made with heavy cream rather than milk, and Marscarpone has a lower fat content. My main reason for using this over cream cheese is there is no waiting for it to come to room temperature so that it will behave the way you need it to. You can substitute goat cheese or any soft cheese that you love for this salmon appetizer. Look for a soft cheese that is slightly sweet and creamy to perfectly balance the taste of the smoked salmon.

Which Cheese NOT To Use For This Smoked Salmon Recipe

FetaBlue CheeseParmesan

I do not recommend using potent flavored cheese such as feta or blue cheese. Also, do not use crumbling cheeses such as Parmesan or Feta, your Timbale simply will not hold up and end up a mess on the plate.

How To Assemble This Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Want More Keto Salmon Recipes?

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Tips and Tricks to Make Smoked Salmon and Cheese Timbale

Want an even faster way to serve smoked salmon and cheese timbale? Cut the salmon into smaller pieces and mix it into the cheese mixture. Place it in a small baking pan. Smooth the top, and garnish with remaining chives.Refrigerate to let the cream cheese appetizer set up and just cut into it.Leave a few salmon pieces out to place on top so people know what is inside the timbale.

What To Serve With This Salmon Appetizer

Keto CrackersSide SaladNut and Seed Bread

This Smoked Salmon Appetizer is amazingly delicious and elegant. Your guests are sure to love it. If you made it to snack alone at home, make sure you share the recipe with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can fall in love with it too.