Leek and smoked salmon dip
Leek and smoked salmon dip is a creamy starter or party snack made with hot smoked salmon, soft leek, cream cheese, fresh chives and a hint of lemon. The Thermomix chops, softens and blends everything into a silky, evenly seasoned spread in one bowl, ready to serve with crusty bread, toast or crackers.
About this recipe
Leek and smoked salmon dip Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a touch of Scandinavian elegance to your table with minimal effort. This creamy spread starts with leek and a garlic clove that the all-in-one kitchen machine chops uniformly and softens in salted butter and olive oil, releasing a sweet, buttery aroma that forms the backbone of the dip. Flakes of hot smoked salmon are then folded together with cream cheese, a splash of dry white wine and bright lemon juice, creating a luxurious contrast between smoky fish and fresh citrus. Because the TM7 handles the chopping, heating and mixing in a single bowl, you get an evenly textured dip without piles of washing up. It is the ideal quick starter or party snack for drinks evenings, festive buffets or a relaxed weekend brunch, served warm or chilled with toast, crackers or crusty baguette.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the leek thoroughly after chopping, as sand often hides between the rings; the Thermomix bowl makes it easy to drain the pieces before softening them in butter and olive oil.
- Reserve a few flakes of the hot smoked salmon and some snipped chives to scatter over the finished dip just before serving; this adds visual appeal and a fresher burst of flavour.
- For a lighter version, replace part of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt and let the dip rest in the fridge for an hour so the wine and lemon flavours fully soak into the leek and salmon.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: swap the salted butter for plant-based margarine and use lactose-free cream cheese; the smoked salmon, leek and lemon combination keeps its full flavour while remaining gentle on sensitive stomachs.
- Festive variation: add a teaspoon of horseradish and a splash of gin instead of dry white wine, then serve the dip in small glasses topped with extra chives and lemon zest for an elegant Christmas or New Year aperitif.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision chopping - The Thermomix chops the leek and garlic clove into uniform pieces so every scoop of dip has balanced flavour. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
- Direct weighing - Weigh the butter and cream cheese straight into the mixing bowl on the TM7 scale for consistent creaminess every time. [Weighing]. [Time Savings]
- Gentle softening - The TM7 heats the leek in olive oil and butter precisely, sweetening it without any risk of burning. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends the salmon and cream cheese into a velvety, lump-free dip in seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Airy whipping - The TM7 whips the cream cheese mixture light and fluffy, giving the smoked salmon dip an airy, spreadable texture. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh chives
- leek
- garlic clove
- salted butter
- extra virgin olive oil
- lemon
- dry white wine
- cream cheese
- hot smoked salmon
- salt