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Finnish Salmon Karelian Pies with Dill Cream

Name: Finnish Salmon Karelian Pies with Dill Cream
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 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; 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; Sour cream, 1/2 cup; Fresh dill, chopped, 2 tablespoons; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste

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.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 7, 2026

Finnish Salmon Karelian Pies with Dill Cream — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rye Crust

For the Salmon Filling

For the Dill Cream

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 370 kcal
Protein: 12.62 g
Carbs: 25.12 g
Fat: 23.88 g
Fiber: 2.88 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2963 kcal
Protein: 101 g
Carbs: 201 g
Fat: 191 g
Fiber: 23 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rye flour 1 cup	440	15	92	2	20
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1	3
Cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup	810	1	0	92	0
Cold water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh salmon fillet, skin removed 300 g	600	63	0	34	0
Cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup	400	6	6	40	0
Fresh dill, chopped 2 tablespoons	4	0	1	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	3	0	1	0	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper 1/4 teaspoon	2	0	0	0	0
Sour cream 1/2 cup	240	3	5	22	0
Fresh dill, chopped 2 tablespoons	4	0	1	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	3	0	1	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	2	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rye Crust

1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
2
Incorporate Butter
Add cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Use cold butter for the perfect flaky texture.
3
Form and Chill Dough
Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Salmon Filling

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Prepare Filling
Finely dice the salmon and combine with cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3
Mix and Set Aside
Mix until well combined and set aside.
Tip: Chill the dough to make it easier to roll out.

How to Make Finnish Salmon Karelian Pies with Dill Cream

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Roll Dough
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles.
2
Fill Pies
Spoon 1 tablespoon of salmon filling onto each dough circle, fold edges over slightly.
3
Bake Pies
Place pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.