Indulge in a luxurious culinary journey with our exquisite caviar blinis and crème fraîche, an iconic Russian delicacy that combines the finest ingredients to create a symphony of flavors. These delicate buckwheat pancakes, known as blinis, serve as the perfect canvas for the richness of caviar, while the crème fraîche adds a velvety smoothness and subtle tang. Discover the art of crafting these elegant canapés, along with two additional delectable recipes: a classic crème fraîche sauce and a refreshing cucumber salad with dill, both of which complement the caviar blinis beautifully. Embark on this culinary adventure and impress your guests with these refined and sophisticated dishes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON BLINIS WITH CAVIAR AND SCALLION CRèME FRAîCHE
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
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.
CAVIAR, BLINIS AND CREME FRAICHE
Categories Bread Egg No-Cook Thanksgiving Low Carb Christmas Eve
Yield 6 people
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Whisk egg yolks until thickened. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in a large heavy skillet; heat to 350°. Drop egg whites by teaspoonfuls into hot oil; fry, in batches, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with creme fraiche and caviar.
Tips:
- To make perfect blini, make sure the batter is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it's too thin, add more flour. If it's too thick, add more milk.
- When cooking the blini, be patient and cook them over low heat. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the blini. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the blini immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include caviar, smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and chives.
- If you don't have caviar, you can use other toppings such as smoked salmon, trout roe, or lumpfish roe.
- Crème fraîche can be made at home by combining 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of buttermilk. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours, or until it has thickened.
Conclusion:
Blini are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Whether you are serving them at a special occasion or just for a casual meal, blini are sure to please everyone at the table.
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