Finnish Salmon Karelian Pies with Dill Cream

Name: Finnish Salmon Karelian Pies with Dill Cream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Rye flour; All-purpose flour; Cold unsalted butter, cubed; Cold water; Salt; Fresh salmon fillet, skin removed; Cream cheese, softened; Fresh dill, chopped; Lemon juice; Salt; Black pepper; Sour cream; Fresh dill, chopped; Lemon juice; Salt; Black pepper

A Nordic twist on a classic Karelian delicacy

These traditional Finnish pastries, made with a rye crust, are filled with a succulent salmon mixture and topped with a dollop of refreshing dill cream.

1 h 45 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Rye Crust

Rye flour

1 cup

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Cold unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 cup

Cold water

1/2 cup

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

For the Salmon Filling

Fresh salmon fillet, skin removed

300 g

Cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup

Fresh dill, chopped

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

For the Dill Cream

Sour cream

1/2 cup

Fresh dill, chopped

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Salt

To taste

Black pepper

To taste

Preparation

Preparing the Rye Crust

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.

Incorporate Butter

Add cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Use cold butter for the perfect flaky texture.

Form and Chill Dough

Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Salmon Filling

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare Filling

Finely dice the salmon and combine with cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Mix and Set Aside

Mix until well combined and set aside.

Chill the dough to make it easier to roll out.

Cooking Process

Roll Dough

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles.

Fill Pies

Spoon 1 tablespoon of salmon filling onto each dough circle, fold edges over slightly.

Bake Pies

Place pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Plating & Serving