Crab Stick Appetizer Cake
Description
It's perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. The egg whites covering the cake resemble the snow-white coat of Snegurochka, which is why this appetizer got its name. Without a doubt, this beautiful, very delicious, and incredibly tender cake belongs on your holiday table! Give it a try! I'm sure you, your loved ones, and your guests will love this appetizer. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. It is preferable to use homemade mayonnaise so you can be sure of its quality. Choose high-quality, tasty crab sticks. If necessary, thaw the crab sticks.
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Step 2
Boil the chicken eggs hard (it will take 9–10 minutes from the moment the water comes to a boil), then cool them completely and peel them. Separate each egg into whites and yolks. Grate the yolks on a fine grater and place them in a bowl.
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Step 3
Also grate the cheese on a fine grater and combine with the egg yolks.
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Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the cheese with the egg yolks.
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Step 5
Mix until you get a cheese spread.
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Step 6
Unroll all the crab sticks so that you get flat square sheets. On the serving dish (or a suitable plate) on which you will serve the appetizer cake, place one "crab" sheet.
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Step 7
Spread a thin layer of cheese spread.
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Step 8
On top, place another unfolded crab stick, then the filling. Continue alternating unfolded crab sticks and the cheese filling until you have assembled the entire appetizer cake. The final layer should be a sheet of crab stick. Spread the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of the remaining 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
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Step 9
Grate the egg whites on a fine grater and spread them over the top and sides of the cake. Place the appetizer cake in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours so it can soak through.
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Step 10
Serve the finished "Snegurochka" cake chilled.
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Step 11
The photo shows how vibrant this appetizer looks in cross-section.