6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
0.3 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
6 servings olive oil for drizzling
8 ounce purchased pizza dough
2 ounces salmon smoked cut into 3/4-inch pieces
0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
Equipment
bowl
baking sheet
oven
cookie cutter
Directions
Special equipment: a 2-inch round cookie cutter
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll the pizza dough into a 1/4-inch thick round. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 15 circles. Arrange the circles on a heavy baking sheet. Using the tines of a fork, prick the dough all over.
Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the mascarpone cheese, sour cream and capers until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture into the center of each pastry round. Top with a piece of smoked salmon and press gently.
Arrange the pizzettes on a platter and sprinkle with chopped chives just before serving.
