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Swedish Smörgåstårta with Shrimp and Dill

Name: Swedish Smörgåstårta with Shrimp and Dill
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Dense rye bread, crusts removed, 6 slices; White sandwich bread, crusts removed, 6 slices; Cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped, 300g; Cream cheese, softened, 200g; Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons; Fresh dill, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Crème fraîche, 200ml; Cream cheese, 50g; Smoked salmon, sliced, 100g; Cucumber, thinly sliced, 1 small; Lemon, thinly sliced, 1; Fresh dill sprigs; Capers; Cherry tomatoes, halved

A delightful and visually stunning layered sandwich cake with a creamy shrimp and dill filling, perfect for festive occasions and gatherings.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Swedish Smörgåstårta with Shrimp and Dill — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Bread

For the Shrimp Filling

For the Decor

For Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 377 kcal
Protein: 15.38 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3013 kcal
Protein: 123 g
Carbs: 215 g
Fat: 192 g
Fiber: 22 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Dense rye bread, crusts removed 6 slices	450	12	90	4	12
White sandwich bread, crusts removed 6 slices	420	12	84	6	6
Cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped 300g	240	55	1	3	0
Cream cheese, softened 200g	680	10	12	68	0
Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons	190	0	0	21	0
Fresh dill, finely chopped 3 tablespoons	5	0	1	0	1
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Crème fraîche 200ml	610	6	10	62	0
Cream cheese 50g	170	3	3	17	0
Smoked salmon, sliced 100g	185	22	0	11	0
Cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small	16	1	4	0	1
Lemon, thinly sliced	8	0	2	0	1
Fresh dill sprigs	0	0	0	0	0
Capers	15	1	2	0	1
Cherry tomatoes, halved	20	1	5	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Shrimp Filling

1
Combine bases
In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
2
Fold in shrimp and dill
Fold in the chopped shrimp and dill.
3
Season
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix until well-combined.

Assembling the Bread Layers

1
Form bread rectangle
Lay three slices of rye bread together to form a rectangle.
2
Add filling layer
Spread a layer of shrimp filling evenly over the rye.
3
Alternate layers
Top with a layer of white bread, and repeat the process until all bread and filling are used, finishing with a layer of bread.
Tip: Ensure each bread layer is moist but not soggy for a stable assembly. Pro Tip: Chilling the bread briefly makes cutting into the desired shape easier.

How to Make Swedish Smörgåstårta with Shrimp and Dill

Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Make cream cheese spread
In a small bowl, mix crème fraîche and cream cheese until smooth.
2
Coat the cake
Cover the top and sides of the assembled cake with the cream cheese mixture.
3
Decorate
Arrange the smoked salmon, cucumber, and lemon slices on top.