Crunchy Swedish Smörgåstårta with Prawns and Lemon Zest

Name: Crunchy Swedish Smörgåstårta with Prawns and Lemon Zest
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Dark Rye Bread; White Bread; Cooked Prawns; Smoked Salmon; Mayonnaise; Crème Fraîche; Lemon Juice; Prawns; Lemon Zest; Hard-Boiled Eggs; Fresh Dill; Lettuce Leaves; Cucumber Slices; Radishes

A Delightfully Layered Scandinavian Savory Cake

This Smörgåstårta is a show-stopping, savory "sandwich cake" featuring layers of creamy fillings and a crunchy topping, perfect for gatherings or special occasions.

1 h 45 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Base

Dark Rye Bread

1 loaf, sliced and crusts removed

White Bread

1 loaf, sliced and crusts removed

For the Filling

Cooked Prawns

300g, peeled and chopped

Smoked Salmon

200g, chopped

Mayonnaise

1/2 cup

Crème Fraîche

1/2 cup

Lemon Juice

2 tbsp, freshly squeezed

For the Topping

Prawns

100g, whole, for garnish

Lemon Zest

From 1 lemon

Hard-Boiled Eggs

3, sliced

Fresh Dill

1/4 cup, chopped

For the Decoration

Lettuce Leaves

Cucumber Slices

Radishes

Thinly sliced

Preparation

Assembling the Base

Locate Platter

Locate a round serving platter.

Layer White Bread

Arrange a single layer of white bread on the platter.

Layer Rye Bread

Cover with a layer of rye bread.

Preparing the Filling

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, crème fraîche, and lemon juice.

Add Seafood

Add chopped prawns and smoked salmon, stirring until well combined.

Spread Filling

Spread an even layer over the bread base.

Ensure the base is stable and even before adding more layers. Chill each layer for 10 minutes to firm up before adding the next.

Cooking Process

Layer Assembling

Carefully alternate layers of white and rye bread with filling.

Final Layering

Finish with a layer of bread on top, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Decoration

Evenly spread the top with crème fraîche and decorate with toppings.

Plating & Serving