SALMON CAVIAR TORTE

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Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
8 hard-cook large eggs, chopped fine
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion greens
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
6 ounces salmon caviar
Garnish: dill sprigs
Accompaniments: pumpernickel and rye toast points

Steps:

In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise and butter and stir in eggs, celery, onion, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread mixture in an oiled 9-inch springform pan and sprinkle evenly with scallion greens, chives, and dill.
In a small bowl stir together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Drop dollops of cream-cheese mixture over herbs and spread carefully (keeping herb layer intact) to form an even topping. Chill torte, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
Just before serving, run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side. Transfer torte to a serving plate and spread caviar over top. Garnish torte with dill sprigs and serve with toast points.