Swedish Caviar Cake

Looking to impress your guests with an elegant and unexpected appetizer? Look no further than the Swedish Caviar Cake! This stunning dish, also known as Smörgåstårta (pronounced "smohr-gås-står-ta"), is a delightful savory "cake" featuring layers of creamy custard, crisp red onion, and the crowning jewel - caviar.

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Preparation Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Swedish Caviar Cake Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Butter (for greasing)
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup crème fraîche
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons red caviar (such as trout roe, about 2 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons black caviar (such as Siberian sturgeon caviar, about 2 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
• Freshly ground pepper

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Boil the Milk:

   • In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over moderately high heat. Immediately remove it from the heat, stir in the salt, and let it cool to warm.
     
     

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and butter an 11-by-7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
     
     

3. Prepare the Custard Base:

   • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a simmer.
   • In a large bowl, whisk the cooled milk with the eggs until smooth.
   • Pour the egg-milk mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
   • Place the dish in the roasting pan and pour enough simmering water into the roasting pan to reach about halfway up the side of the baking dish.
     
     

4. Bake the Custard:

   • Transfer the roasting pan to the middle of the oven and bake the custard for about 30 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the custard cool completely.
     
     

5. Chill the Custard:

   • Refrigerate the custard for about 1 hour, until it’s nicely chilled.
     
     

6. Layer the Caviar Cake:

   • Spread the crème fraîche in an even layer over the cooled custard.
   • Spoon the finely chopped red onion, red caviar, and black caviar over the crème fraîche in alternating diagonal rows.
   • Sprinkle the caviar cake with the finely chopped fresh dill.
   • Season with freshly ground pepper.
     
     

7. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Slice the caviar cake into portions and serve it as an elegant appetizer or part of a festive smorgasbord.

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How to Serve Swedish Caviar Cake:

Serve your Swedish Caviar Cake chilled, alongside crackers, blinis, or toasted baguette slices. Let your guests admire the beautiful presentation before digging into this luxurious and flavorful appetizer.

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This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next potluck, dinner party, or even a fancy brunch. So impress your guests with a taste of Sweden and the elegance of caviar with this unforgettable Swedish Caviar Cake!