# What You Need:
→ Puff Pastry Stars
01 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
02 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
→ Herbed Cream Cheese
04 - 7 ounces softened cream cheese
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 oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut out stars using a star-shaped cookie cutter and place them on the prepared tray.
03 - Brush each star with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
05 - Combine cream cheese, dill, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth.
06 - Horizontally slice cooled puff pastry stars in half. Spread a generous layer of herbed cream cheese on the bottom halves.
07 - Layer smoked salmon slices, cucumber, and capers over the cream cheese. Replace the top halves of the stars. Arrange on a serving platter, garnish with dill sprigs, and serve with lemon wedges.
