Swedish Smörgåstårta

Introduction:
Discover the elegance of Swedish cuisine with this Smörgåstårta, a stunning sandwich cake layered with savory seafood fillings. Perfectly suited for festive occasions, it combines shrimp, eggs, and crayfish within layers of white bread, topped with a creamy cheese frosting and adorned with vibrant garnishes.

Ingredients

🥚 6 large eggs, 4 for filling, 2 for garnish
🦐 200-300g "STORA RÄKOR FLAKE" shrimp, shelled and chopped for filling, some whole for garnish
🦞 150-200g "KRAFT KRÄFTSTJÄRTAR FLÄKE" crayfish, chopped for filling
🥄 4-5 tablespoons "HELLMANN'S REAL MAYONNAISE" for shrimp mix
🥄 4-5 tablespoons "HELLMANN'S REAL MAYONNAISE" for egg mix
🥄 3-4 tablespoons "HELLMANN'S REAL MAYONNAISE" for crayfish mix
🍶 2-3 tablespoons "ÄNGLAMARK EKOLOGISK CRÈME FRAICHE NATUR" for shrimp mix
🍶 2-3 tablespoons "ÄNGLAMARK EKOLOGISK CRÈME FRAICHE NATUR" for crayfish mix
🥄 1-2 tablespoons chopped dried dill for shrimp mix
🧄 1-2 tablespoons chopped chive, fresh or dried, for egg mix
🧅 1/2 small red onion, finely diced for crayfish mix
🍞 16 slices white bread, crusts removed
🧀 1 tub (300g) "PHILADELPHIA ORIGINAL CREAM CHEESE TASTE"
🥒 1 large cucumber sliced for decoration
🍣 100-150g smoked salmon, thinly sliced, for topping
🎣 2-3 tablespoons red lumpfish roe for topping
🥗 A handful of mache salad (Lamb's Lettuce) for garnish
🍋 1 lemon sliced for decoration
🌿 Fresh dill sprigs for decoration

Instructions

1- Boil Eggs:

• Hard boil the 6 eggs.
• Cool them under cold water, then peel.

2- Prepare Shrimp Mix:

• Chop the peeled shrimp.
• Mix them with 4-5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2-3 tablespoons of crème fraîche, and 1-2 tablespoons of chopped dill.
• Blend thoroughly.

3- Prepare Egg Mix:

• Chop 4 boiled eggs.
• Mix with another 4-5 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1-2 tablespoons of chopped chives.
• Blend thoroughly.

4- Prepare Crayfish Mix:

• Finely chop crayfish tails.
• Mix with 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2-3 tablespoons crème fraîche, and diced red onion.
• Blend thoroughly.

5- Prepare Bread Base:

• Trim crusts from bread slices.
• Line a surface with baking paper and arrange 9 slices into a 3x3 square.

6- Assemble First Layer:

• Evenly spread shrimp mix over the bread base.

7- Assemble Second Layer:

• Add 9 more bread slices.
• Spread egg mix over this layer.

8- Assemble Third Layer:

• Add another 9 bread slices.
• Spread crayfish mix evenly.

9- Top Layer and Compact:

• Finish with the final 9 bread slices.
• Press gently to compact the cake.

10- Coat the Cake:
- Mix cream cheese with the remaining crème fraîche.
- Spread it over the entire cake including sides.

11- Refrigerate:
- Transfer onto a glass serving plate.
- Refrigerate overnight for flavors to meld.

12- Decorate:
- Arrange cucumber slices around the cake.
- Top with smoked salmon, whole shrimp, halved or wedged eggs, and dollops of lumpfish roe.
- Garnish with mache salad, lemon slices, and dill sprigs.

Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
Refrigeration Time: Min. 8 hours
Total Time: Approx. 9 hours
Servings: 8-10
Nutritional Info per Serving (Approx.):

• Calories: 350
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
  Equipment:
• Stainless steel saucepan
• Cutting board
• Serrated knife
• Chef's knife
• Mixing bowls
• Metal spoons
• Baking paper
• Glass serving plate
• Spatula/spreader
• Scissors

Cooking Tips

• Removing bread crusts ensures a soft texture
• Assemble on parchment paper for easy transfer and a tidy finish
• Refrigeration enhances flavor melding and cake stability

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Swedish Smörgåstårta