Instructions: In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise and butter and stir in eggs, celery, onion, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread mixture in an oiled 9-inch springform pan and sprinkle evenly with scallion greens, chives, and dill.

In a small bowl stir together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.

Drop dollops of cream-cheese mixture over herbs and spread carefully

(keeping herb layer intact) to form an even topping. Chill torte, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.

Just before serving, run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side.

Transfer torte to a serving plate and spread caviar over top. Garnish torte with dill sprigs and serve with toast points.

Serves 12.

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