Gravlax Torta
This Gravlax Torta is a symphony of flavors. The combination of cream cheese and smoked salmon is timeless, while adding goat cheese brings a zesty flair!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gravlax (Homemade or store-bought) finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese (two bricks) softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese softened
- 1 medium shallot finely diced
- 1 cup seeded and diced (¼-inch) English cucumber
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Line a 6-inch springform pan or cake pan with two long sheets of plastic wrap placed perpendicular to each other. (The overhang is used to cover the torta before refrigeration.)
- Add one brick of cream cheese, 2 ounces of goat cheese, and 1 ½ teaspoons of lemon juice to two separate medium bowls. Using a handheld mixer or a wooden spoon, beat the cream cheese, goat cheese, and lemon juice until smooth. Add the diced shallot to one bowl and half of the diced salmon to the other, stirring to combine. In a separate small bowl, stir together the diced cucumber and chives.
- Evenly spread the salmon mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan. Add the cucumber mixture on top of the layer. Evenly spread the shallot mixture over the cucumber mixture. Using the plastic overhang, wrap the torta and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, invert the torta onto your hand or flat surface, then invert it again. Peel back the plastic from the top and the sides, then gently invert it onto a serving platter or cake stand. Top the torta with the remaining chopped salmon and garnish with chopped chives. and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
The torta can be made one day in advance.
Leftover torta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 0.3mg
