- Why is the pizza salty?
- Salmon, capers and cheese are all salty. Be very careful when salting the dough and the soured cream base!
- What can I use instead of Danish cheese?
- Any semi-hard, melting cheese, e.g. Gouda or Edam.
Danish style pizza with smoked salmon
Scandinavian pizza is built on the principle of 'cold topping, warm dough'. The delicate texture of smoked salmon cannot withstand the heat of the oven, so it is added to the pizza afterwards. The buttery creaminess of Danish cheeses (e.g. Havarti) and the acidity of soured cream provide the perfect bed for the fish.
Ingredients
1
portion
Pizza dough
150
g
Soured cream (or Crème fraîche)
150
g
Smoked salmon (sliced)
100
g
Danish cheese (Havarti or Danbo)
30
g
Capers
1
head
Red onion
15
g
Fresh dill
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Equipment Needed
- Pizza stone or baking tray
- Spreading knife
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Fish
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 230°C.
Tip: A hot oven guarantees a crisp base.
2
✓
Roll out the dough, spread with soured cream, and sprinkle with the grated cheese and thinly sliced onion.
Tip: The acidity of the soured cream cuts through the richness of the cheese (flavour balance).
3
✓
Bake the pizza until ready (approx. 12-15 minutes), until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: We only bake the base, not the salmon!
4
✓
Remove from the oven and immediately lay the smoked salmon slices on top.
Tip: Salmon proteins are heat sensitive: if baked, it would dry out and taste saltier. The heat of the pizza is just enough.
5
✓
Sprinkle with capers and fresh dill.
Tip: Dill and fish are a classic pairing, while capers add acidity.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 portion Pizza dough
- 150 g Soured cream (or Crème fraîche)
- 150 g Smoked salmon (sliced)
- 100 g Danish cheese (Havarti or Danbo)
- 30 g Capers
- 1 head Red onion
- 15 g Fresh dill