# What You'll Need:
→ Puff Pastry Stars
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
02 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
→ Herbed Cream Cheese
04 - 7 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
09 - 5.3 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
10 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
12 - Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars and place them on the prepared tray.
03 - Brush each star with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds evenly.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the stars are golden and puffed. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
05 - In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
06 - Once cooled, gently slice each puff pastry star horizontally in half. Spread a generous layer of herbed cream cheese on the bottom half.
07 - Top with smoked salmon slices, cucumber slices, and a few rinsed capers. Place the top halves back on each star. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges.
