
Beet Roll with Herring and Cream Cheese
Description
This appetizer comes together quickly and easily. Many people love the combination of beetroot and herring, and with cream cheese it turns out wonderfully tender. Such an original beet roll will grace any festive table—and it’s usually one of the first dishes to disappear from the plate. This herring snack roll is very easy to make, and all the ingredients are easy to find. Be sure to adorn your holiday table with such an original, vibrant beet roll. It’s simple, beautiful, and very delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all the necessary ingredients. The day before, bake or boil the beets until cooked through. For the roll, you will need 250 grams of peeled boiled beets. Use cream cheese to taste.
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Step 2

Grate the boiled and peeled beet on a fine grater, add salt.
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Step 3

Separate the eggs into whites and yolks. Add the yolks to the beets, and beat the whites separately until soft peaks form.
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Step 4

Add the starch or flour to the beets and egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5

Add vegetable oil.
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Step 6

Add the beaten egg whites.
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Step 7

Gently mix; the dough should remain light and airy.
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Step 8

Line the baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper or a silicone mat; this is important. The parchment should be good quality and reusable. Spread the dough and distribute it in an even layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10–13 minutes, but adjust according to your oven. You can check for doneness with a toothpick. Do not over-dry the cake layer.
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Step 9

Remove the baked beet sponge from the parchment, flip it over, and place it on another sheet of parchment. Let it cool.
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Step 10

For the filling, mix cream cheese with finely chopped dill. Cut the skinless, boneless herring fillet into strips.
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Step 11

Spread cream cheese over the surface of the beet sponge cake.
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Step 12

On the sponge cake, spread with the butter cream filling, place the prepared herring fillet along one edge.
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Step 13

Roll everything into a roll, using parchment paper to help.
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Step 14

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Step 15

Then cut into pieces and serve. The beet roll with herring and cream cheese is ready.