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Smorgastarta

(Savory Sandwich Torte)

A variety of fillings can be used in this savory sandwich torte, often served on special occasions in Sweden.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 to 12 Servings

Ingredients

For egg salad filling

8

hard-boiled large eggs, chopped fine

2

/3 cup mayonnaise

2

scallions (white and pale green parts only), chopped fine

1

teaspoon drained capers, chopped

For smoked salmon filling

10

ounces smoked salmon, chopped fine

1

1/2 cups crème fraîche

1

teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For cream cheese filling

3

/4 cup whipped cream cheese

1

/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened

3

tablespoons mixed finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, and chives

40

slices very thin firm white sandwich bread (from two 1-pound loaves)

For herb topping

1

/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1

/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill sprigs

1

/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives

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Preparation

  1. Make fillings:

    Step 1

    In 3 separate bowls combine all ingredients for each filling, stirring each together until combined well. Season each filling with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Stack 4 bread slices together and with a serrated knife trim crusts from bread. Stack and trim remaining 36 bread slices in same manner.

    Step 3

    On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper arrange 8 bread slices side by side in 2 rows of 4 slices each to form a rectangle. Top rectangle with half of egg salad filling, spreading evenly, and cover with 8 more bread slices in same manner, pressing gently on top and sides to form an even layer.

    Step 4

    Top second layer of bread with half of salmon filling, spreading evenly, and cover with 8 bread slices in same manner to form an even layer.

    Step 5

    Top third layer of bread with all of cream cheese filling, spreading evenly, and cover with 8 bread slices in same manner to form an even layer.

    Step 6

    Make layers with remaining salmon filling, remaining 8 bread slices, and remaining egg salad filling in same manner, ending with egg salad. Chill torte, covered with plastic wrap, at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.

  3. Make topping:

    Step 7

    In a bowl stir together herbs until combined well.

  4. Step 8

    Trim sides of torte and sprinkle topping over egg salad layer.

    Step 9

    Serve torte cut into small pieces.