Svensk Kram och Smörgåstårta
A delightful savory sandwich cake, often layered with cream cheese, shrimp, dill, and egg, then beautifully decorated. It's a festive centerpiece perfect for celebrations.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 1 loaf White bread(crusts removed)
- 500 g Shrimp(peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 200 g Cream cheese(softened)
- 150 g Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Fresh dill(chopped)
- 4 large Hard-boiled eggs(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- For decoration(e.g., shrimp, dill sprigs, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the bread horizontally into 3-4 layers.
- 2
In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chopped eggs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Spread a layer of the shrimp mixture onto a slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread and repeat the process until all bread and filling are used.
- 4
Cover the entire sandwich cake with the remaining shrimp mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Decorate the top and sides of the sandwich cake with your chosen garnishes. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the bread is fresh but not too soft, as it needs to hold its shape.
- ✓Don't overmix the filling, as you want some texture from the shrimp and eggs.
- ✓Allow ample chilling time for the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add smoked salmon or crab meat to the filling.
- Incorporate finely chopped red onion or chives for extra flavor.
- Use different types of bread, such as rye bread, for a different flavor profile.