Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced leek
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• salt and pepper
• 1 bagel, sliced into thin slices (40 slices, it's great with Melba toast)
• 1 (120 g) package smoked salmon, cut into 40 strips

Instructions

1. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). 
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2. Leek spread: In a skillet, soften the leek in the butter. Add the wine and reduce until almost dry. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

3. In a bowl, combine the cooled leek mixture and cream cheese. Set aside. 
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4. Bites : Place the bagel slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool.

5. With an espresso teaspoon or a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip, top each slice of bagel with about 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of leek spread. Garnish with smoked salmon. Season with pepper. If desired, garnish with capers and dill sprigs.

6. Tips : All the steps can be prepared in advance, even the day before. Assemble at the last minute or up to 30 minutes before serving, to avoid softening the bagel crackers.