Spinach Roll with Cream Cheese and Salmon

Name: Spinach Roll with Cream Cheese and Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 200 g of spinach (fresh); 4 eggs; 200 g of cheeses (fresh, plain (Philadelphia type)); 120 g of salmon (smoked); 40 g of flour; 2 g of salt (fine); 1 g of pepper; 5 g of dill (fresh); 5 ml of lemon juice

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Soft roll with a pliable, melting texture, with a contrast between the spinach base and the creamy, lightly salty filling.
👉 Ideal as a cocktail-hour appetizer, cold buffet, or make-ahead starter.
🧊 Keeps 48 hours in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
🚫 Not recommended for freezing (cream cheese).

Total time: 32 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 12 min
Rest: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.13

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €6.80

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Blenderor blender
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Knife
Plastic wrap
Parchment paper

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

Blend the raw spinach into a fine purée.
Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper, then blend until smooth.
Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (even thickness).
Bake for , until the surface is soft but cooked.
Let cool completely outside the oven.
Spread the cream cheese over the entire cooled surface.
Arrange the smoked salmon evenly, then add the dill and lemon juice if using.
Roll tightly using the parchment paper.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for before slicing.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

210kcal

Protein13 g25%
Carbs7 g14%
Fat14 g61%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

👉 For a clean roll with no cracks, roll the warm base once without the filling, let it cool, then unroll and fill. The sponge will naturally keep its shape. 🔄✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended with smoked salmon and cream cheese; texture altered after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before. Store chilled in plastic wrap or an airtight container.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Generally eaten cold. If reheating is needed, oven 10-15 min at 150°C (covered to avoid drying out) or microwave at medium power for a few minutes. Avoid overheating to preserve the salmon and cheese.

Variations

Add dill and lemon juice.
Roll tightly using the parchment paper.
Serve as an appetizer or starter.

Mistakes to avoid

Filling a warm sponge: let it cool completely outside the oven.
Rolling loosely: roll tightly with the parchment paper.
Slicing right away: wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a spinach roll?

Blend the raw spinach with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper, spread on a baking sheet, bake 12 minutes at 180°C, let cool, fill with cream cheese and smoked salmon, roll tightly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

How do you prepare the batter?

Blend 200 g of raw spinach into a fine purée, add 4 eggs, 40 g of flour, the salt, and the pepper, then blend until smooth and spread to an even thickness.

How do you roll it without breaking?

Let the sponge cool completely outside the oven, fill it, then roll tightly using the parchment paper. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.

When should you serve this roll?

As an appetizer or starter, well chilled, sliced after 30 minutes in the refrigerator. It is soft, with a spinach base and a creamy, lightly salty filling.