SMOKED SALMON CHOUX PUFFS

These Bigné Mignon choux puffs are brilliant for entertaining, as they’re suitable for both sweet and savoury applications. They’re super crisp, so can easily be made ahead and chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.

Prep:
15 mins
Cook:
10 mins
Serves:
Makes approx. 18-20

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil

½ fennel bulb, finely chopped, fronds reserved

Zest of ½ lemon

3 Tbsp capers, roughly chopped

1 tub Aoraki smoky salmon spread

2-3 Tbsp crème fraîche

100g Aoraki cold smoked salmon

1 packet Biscottificio Mascolo Bigné Mignon choux puffs

Method

Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the fennel and cook over a low heat until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Mix with the lemon zest, finely chopped fennel fronds, capers, smoky salmon spread, and crème fraîche. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the fennel and cook over a low heat until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool. Mix with the lemon zest, finely chopped fennel fronds, capers, smoky salmon spread, and crème fraîche. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Allow to sit for 30 minutes in the fridge before serving, so the choux softens slightly.