European
Sweden - Starters
Smörgåstårta Slice
Chef's Menu Description
Decadent slice of Swedish savoury celebration sandwich cake: layered white bread frosted with seasoned cream cheese and mayonnaise, filled with smoked salmon and egg salad, garnished with prawns and cucumbers.
Ingredients
- • 6 slices crustless white sandwich bread
- • 150g smoked salmon, sliced
- • 150g cooked coldwater Arctic prawns, peeled
- • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped and mixed with 2 tbsp mayo and 1 tbsp dill
- • Frosting: 150g cream cheese whipped with 50g mayonnaise and 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • Garnish: cucumber ribbons, whole prawns, lemon twists, dill fronds, baby radishes
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Lay bread slices on a board. Spread first tier with egg-mayo salad and top with next bread layer.
2
Phase 2
Spread second tier with cream cheese and lay ribbons of smoked salmon. Top with final bread layer.
3
Phase 3
Frost top and sides smoothly with whipped cream cheese and mayonnaise frosting.
4
Phase 4
Decorate with cucumber ribbons, prawns, lemon twists, and dill. Slice into elegant cake portions and serve chilled.