Ingredients:

• 1-2 baguettes (enough for 30-35 slices, about ¼ inch thick; pre-sliced option available)
• Olive oil spray
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (not melted)
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 8 oz cold smoked salmon
• For garnish: capers and fresh dill sprigs

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Crostini:
   • Slice the baguette into ¼-inch to ½-inch pieces (you should get 30-35 slices).
   • Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.
   • Lightly spray both sides of the slices with olive oil.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
   • Remove the crostini from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet.
3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
   • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with lemon juice, chopped dill, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper.
   • Mix well until smooth and creamy.
   • If desired, transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag for easier application.
4. Assemble the Crostini:
   • Once the crostini have cooled, arrange them on a serving platter.
   • Top each crostini with a slice of smoked salmon.
   • Pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each piece of salmon.
   • Garnish with a few capers and a sprig of fresh dill.
5. Serve:
   • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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