Easter Bunnies with Alaska Smoked Salmon
These playful Easter bunny pastries combine Alaska smoked salmon, herb cream cheese, and dill wrapped in pizza dough and baked until golden
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 bunnies
Ingredients
For the Easter Bunnies
- 1 roll refrigerated pizza dough (about 19 ounces)
- 10 1/2 ounces Alaska smoked salmon
- 5 1/4 ounces herb cream cheese (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Nutrition Facts Per Serving*
| Calories | 170 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbohydrates | 12g |
| Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
| Sodium | 430mg |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 1g |
| *Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes. |
Preparation
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Step 1 Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean work surface.
- Spread the herb cream cheese evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the chopped dill over the cream cheese.
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Step 2 Add the Salmon
- Arrange the Alaska smoked salmon evenly over the dough.
- Cut the dough lengthwise into 12 equal strips.
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Step 3 Shape the Easter Bunnies
- Twist and shape each strip into a bunny shape, forming a round body with two ears at the top.
- Place the shaped bunnies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 4 Bake
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
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Step 5 Serve
- Transfer the Easter bunnies to a serving platter.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving*
| Calories | 170 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbohydrates | 12g |
| Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
| Sodium | 430mg |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 1g |
| *Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes. |
