CAVIAR "PIE"

[cjs]

This is probably the most requested hors d'oeuvre I make and over the years it's become a family favorite also.
CAVIAR "PIE"
Serves 12-15 guests
6 lg hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
3 Tbsps mayonnaise
1 lg sweet onion, finely chopped
8 ozs cream cheese, softened
2/3 c sour cream
3 1/2 ozs Caviar
Lemon wedges & Parsley sprigs for garnish
Rub bottom and sides of an 8" springform pan with butter, or spray with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine eggs and mayonnaise till well blended.
Spread in bottom of pan to make an even layer; sprinkle with onion.
Combine cream cheese and sour cream; beat till smooth.
By the spoonful, drop onto onion and with a wet table knife, spread gently to smooth.
Cover and chill at least three hours or overnight.
At party time, top with a layer of caviar, distributing it to the edges of the pan.
Run a knife around sides of pan; loosen & lift off the sides.
Arrange lemon wedges in open pinwheel and fill center with parsley sprigs.
Description:
"Black Lumpfish or Whitefish Caviar can be used. Serves 12-15 guests"
Serving Ideas : Serve with small slices of pumpernickel bread, or some sort of cocktail bread rounds.

[Lorraine]

Jean, that looks fabulous !!! I have a cocktail party coming up, and this will be perfect. Thanks !

[mark1]

Sounds great and will try it if I can stop myself from sticking my face in the caviar!

[Lorraine]

I'm thinking of buying double the caviar, half for me, the other half for the pie

[roger ramjet]

how terrible does this recipe look???

[Kelly Johnson]

And there's Kelly....over in the corner eating the Mise with a BIG BIG spoon!

[spiceguy]

Great, thanks. Another good excuse to buy caviar...yum...

[bjcotton]

Who needs an excuse? Thanks Jean.

[Lorraine]

I'm bringing this one back to the top, and with good reason. I made it this weekend. It's one of those appetizers that when people look at it, they say "WOW". When they taste it, there is silence, they go buggy eyed , smile, and reach for more. And more. It said it serves 12 - 15. There were 6 of us, and there wasn't much left. When I walked into the kitchen at 8am Sunday morning, there were two of them standing at the counter eating the leftovers. For me, that's a really good sign they enjoyed it. It's on my list of appetizers for the holiday season. Thanks, Jean.

[cjs]

Is there anything better in the world than getting a new dish you love??? (well.....maybe there is, but this is right up there with those couple ) I'm so glad you like it - we're making it for the beach this coming weekend - anniversary - 36 wonderful, calm, mellifluous, golden, tranquil years with me!!!

[Lorraine]

- 36 wonderful, calm, mellifluous, golden, tranquil years with me!!!

I'm sure they were, Jean. : Now if we could only hear Roy Roger's version!

[cjs]

I don't think so!!

[dnelson]

Happy Anniversary Jean! You two are a cute couple. Best wishes for many more.

Dave and Pam

[bjcotton]

36 wonderful, calm, mellifluous, golden, tranquil years with me!!!

If they weren't exactly like that, they were damned close huh Jean?

[Lorraine]

Best wishes for many more

Ditto from me too, Jean!!!