Best 7 Blini Wcaviar And Creme Fraiche Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary masterpiece of Blini with Caviar and Crème Fraîche, an iconic Russian delicacy that captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors. These small, fluffy pancakes, known as blini, serve as a delectable base for a luxurious topping of caviar, the epitome of indulgence. The velvety smooth crème fraîche adds a touch of richness and tang, creating a harmonious balance that elevates this dish to an extraordinary level. Dive into this article to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect blini, master the art of selecting and preparing caviar, and learn how to whip up a delectable crème fraîche that complements the dish seamlessly. Embark on a culinary journey that promises an exquisite experience, fit for any special occasion or intimate gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO BLINI WITH CAVIAR



Potato Blini with Caviar image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 (2-ounce) jar red or black lumpfish caviar (recommended: Romanoff Moorehouse), divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Stir together mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon horseradish and flour; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Make blini by dropping 1 tablespoonful of potato mixture into pan. Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
  • In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, remaining horseradish, and dill.
  • Serve blini by topping each with 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream mixture. Garnish with caviar.

LEMON BLINIS WITH CAVIAR AND SCALLION CRèME FRAîCHE



Lemon Blinis with Caviar and Scallion Crème Fraîche image

These quick, buckwheat pancakes are brightened with the addition of lemon zest. Use whatever caviar you prefer and your budget will allow.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Dairy     Valentine's Day     New Year's Eve     Lemon     Caviar     Green Onion/Scallion     Gourmet     Anniversary

Yield Makes 12 small blinis

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 tablespoons very thinly sliced scallions, divided
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 ounces caviar, such as trout caviar or salmon roe (see Cooks' Notes)

Steps:

  • Stir together crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon of the scallions.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over low heat and scrap into a small bowl. Whisk in milk, egg, and 1 teaspoon zest. Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt and whisk until smooth.
  • Melt half of remaining butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Drop 6 rounded teaspoons of batter into skillet and cook until tiny bubbles form on the surface, edges appear dry, and undersides are golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in skillet and make 6 more blinis (you will have a little batter left over).
  • To serve, top blinis with a small dollop of scallion crème fraîche and some caviar, then sprinkle with remaining lemon zest and scallion.

CHIVE BLINI WITH CAVIAR AND CREME FRAICHE



Chive Blini with Caviar and Creme Fraiche image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 50 (1-inch) pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup buckwheat flour
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted and separated
1 teaspoon chives, finely diced
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup creme fraiche
1-ounce caviar of your choice

Steps:

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, milk, 1 tablespoon butter, chives, and salt. Whisk just until ingredients come together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour. Set a medium nonstick pan over low heat and brush with melted butter. Pour approximately 1 teaspoon of the batter into the pan, and repeat leaving some space between pancakes. When bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes (about 1 to 2 minutes), flip them over with a spatula. Continue cooking for 1 minute more or until the pancakes are golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve with a tiny dollop of creme fraiche and an even tinier dollop of the caviar of your choice (paddle fish, hackleback, golden whitefish and tobiko all work well.)

BLINI W/CAVIAR AND CREME FRAICHE



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Make and share this blini w/caviar and creme fraiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Russian

Time 20m

Yield 40 blini

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup buckwheat flour
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup beer
2 tablespoons milk
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
olive oil

Steps:

  • in large bowl whisk flours into egg yolk, alternating with beer and milk until you have a smooth batter.
  • beat egg whites until they peak add salt, fold into batter.
  • heat 1 tsp olive oil in pan.
  • spoon batter into hot oil 1 tbsp at a time.
  • when top starts bubbling flip them over, aprox 2 mins/side.
  • serve w/caviar and creme fraiche.

CHIVE BLINI WITH CREME FRAICHE, QUAIL EGGS, AND TARRAGON



Chive Blini with Creme Fraiche, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon image

Bite-size blini are topped with chives, a dollop of rich creme fraiche, diminutive quail eggs, and brilliant trout roe for a tasty meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bunches fresh tarragon
Coarse salt
6 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 dozen quail eggs
Chive Blini
2 ounces trout or salmon roe

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Coarsely chop enough tarragon leaves to make 6 tablespoons, and set chopped leaves aside. Reserve remaining sprigs for garnish. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add scallions, and cook until bright green and just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add tarragon leaves, and cook until bright green, about 20 seconds; immediately transfer scallions and tarragon to the ice-water bath. Let cool completely.
  • Drain scallions and tarragon, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel. Coarsely chop, then transfer to a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add mustard. With machine running, add oil in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth and thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in creme fraiche. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 days).
  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Place a dozen eggs in a saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer; cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to the ice-water bath, and let cool. Meanwhile, repeat with remaining eggs. Peel eggs, dipping them in cold water if needed to remove shell pieces. (Peeled eggs can be refrigerated in an airtight container overnight.)
  • Pick 4 dozen small leaf clusters from remaining tarragon sprigs; set aside. Halve eggs lengthwise. Arrange blini on a platter. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon sauce in center of blini. Top each with half an egg, 1/4 teaspoon roe, and a tarragon cluster.

BLINI WITH CAVIAR



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These traditional Russian pancakes are best with authentic garnishes: a dab of creme fraiche and a spoonful of caviar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce envelope)
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 large eggs, separated
Garnish: Creme fraiche and salmon or trout roe

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yeast over water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir together flour and 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt. Stir together buttermilk, butter, sugar, and egg yolks in a large bowl; whisk in yeast mixture, then flour mixture. Let stand, covered, in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, and coat with a thin layer of butter. Add a scant tablespoon batter for each blin (about 6 or 7 per skillet), and cook, flipping after bubbles appear at edges and color turns golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a parchment-lined tray, andlet cool for 30 minutes. Garnish with creme fraiche and caviar.

BUCKWHEAT BLINIS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CRèME FRAîCHE



Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche image

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Herb     Bake     Cocktail Party     Salmon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup buckwheat flour
4 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Melted butter
Crème fraîche
1 (4-ounce) package thinly sliced smoked salmon
Salmon roe
Fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Place milk and butter in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until butter melts and thermometer registers 110°F (if mixture gets too warm, cool until temperature returns to 110°F). Pour warm milk mixture into flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Whisk buckwheat batter to deflate; then whisk in eggs. Do ahead Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Transfer to large bowl. Cover; chill (may increase in volume; rewhisk before using).
  • Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Brush lightly with melted butter. Working in batches, pour 2 tablespoons batter for each blini onto griddle, spacing apart. Cook until bubbles form on top and begin to pop, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn blinis; cook until golden brown on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Tent with foil and place in oven to keep warm while cooking remaining blinis. Do ahead Blinis can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Brush blinis lightly with melted butter and rewarm on baking sheet in 350°F oven 5 minutes.
  • Arrange warm blinis on platter. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon crème fraîche atop each. Top with smoked salmon. Garnish with salmon roe and dill sprigs and serve.

Tips for Making Blini with Caviar and Crème Fraîche:

  • Mise en Place: Before you begin cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your blini. Use fresh milk, eggs, and butter for the best results.
  • Cook the Blini Over Low Heat: Blini are delicate, so it's important to cook them over low heat so that they don't burn. Be patient and cook them until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make your blini tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a Non-Stick Skillet: A non-stick skillet will help to prevent the blini from sticking and will make it easier to flip them.
  • Serve the Blini Warm: Blini are best served warm, so make them just before you're ready to eat them.

Conclusion:

Blini with caviar and crème fraîche is a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer your blini savory or sweet, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give blini with caviar and crème fraîche a try. You won't be disappointed.

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