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.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Danish, Fusion

Ingredients

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

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.

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