Best Caviar And Salmon Blini Tortes Recipes

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BLINIS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CAVIAR



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In the normal scheme of things, cheats don't do canapés. Far too fiddly and fussy. However, now you can buy cocktail blinis (bite-sized buckwheat pancakes), all this actually involves is a quick assembly job. That said, though, they really do look and taste the business if you want to have friends in for festive drinks.

Categories     Buffet food     Easy Entertaining     Christmas: Last-minute and Easy     Christmas: Drinks, Parties and Buffets

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 x 135 g packets cocktail blinis (32 in total)
3 oz (75 g) sliced smoked salmon (with the brown bits removed)
1 x 55 g tub Avruga (smoked herring roe) or the real McCoy, caviar, if you're flush!
4 oz (110 g) crème fraîche
1 x 20 g packet of fresh dill, torn into 32 sprigs

Steps:

  • First, preheat the oven to gas mark 6, 400ºF, 200ºC. Arrange the blinis on 2 baking trays and pop them in the oven on a high shelf for 4 minutes - this somehow seems to liven them up. Then let them cool while you cut the salmon into 16 even-sized pieces. Now put about 1⁄2 teaspoon of the crème fraîche on to 16 of the cooled blinis, then take the pieces of salmon and fold them loosely, to create some height, and place one on each of the crème fraîche-topped blinis. Now place 1⁄2 teaspoon of the crème fraîche on each of the rest of the blinis, followed by 1 teaspoon of the Avruga. Finally, garnish each one with a tiny sprig of dill. The canapés can be made 2 hours in advance if you keep them in a lidded container in the fridge. But don't use clingfilm, as it squashes them. Remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.

BLINI WITH SMOKED SALMON



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 18 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup buckwheat flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, clarified, divided
1/2 pound smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Fresh dill sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine both flours, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon of the clarified butter, then whisk into the flour mixture. Heat 1 tablespoon of the clarified butter in a medium saute pan and drop the batter into the hot skillet, 1 tablespoon at a time. Cook over medium-low heat until bubbles form on the top side of the blini, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute, or until brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. (I clean the hot pan with a dry paper towel between batches.) Set aside.
  • To serve, top the blini with a piece of smoked salmon. Add a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprig of dill.

BLINIS WITH CREME FRAICHE AND SMOKED SALMON



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Yield 20 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 store-bought blinis
1/2 pound Norwegian smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Fresh dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the blinis on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Top each blini with a piece of smoked salmon. Add a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprig of dill.

CAVIAR TORTE



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Served at my wedding and it was the biggest hit. People cannot quite identify what is in it, but they love it.

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 12h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 hard-boiled eggs, very finely chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper
1 sweet onion, very finely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
black caviar
20 crackers, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the bottom layer ingredients and put in an 8 inch springform pan.
  • Put middle layer on top of that; and then mix top layer ingredients and put on top.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Use a cookie cutter on top and fill with caviar to make a nice design.
  • We used a heart shape at the wedding and filled it with salmon roe and made a nice design of salmon roe around the border-- one of our colors was orange for the wedding so it looked lovely.
  • I've also seen this with small red caviar in the middle in a heart shape with black caviar all around the edges-- gorgeous.
  • remove the sides of the springform pan to serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 80, Sodium 97.5, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.3

BLINI WITH THREE CAVIARS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Fish     Gourmet

Yield Serves 18 with blini to spare

Number Of Ingredients 11

a 1/4 -ounce package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for brushing the griddle
1 cup buckwheat flour (available at natural foods stores and specialty foods shops)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup well-chilled heavy cream
about 2 cups sour cream as an accompaniment
about 4 ounces each black caviar, golden caviar, and salmon roe

Steps:

  • In a large bowl proof the yeast with 1/2 tablespoon of the sugar in 1/3 cup lukewarm water for 10 minutes, or until it is foamy. Stir in 1 cup of the milk, heated to lukewarm, the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and the buckwheat flour, beat the batter for 1 minute, and let it rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a warm place for 2 hours or chill it, covered tightly, overnight. (Chilling overnight produces a tangier flavor. Let the batter come to room temperature before continuing with the recipe.) Stir in the remaining 1 cup milk, heated to lukewarm, the all-purpose flour, the salt, and the yolks, beat the mixture for 1 minute, and let it rise, covered with the plastic wrap, in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it is double in bulk and bubbly. In a bowl beat the cream until it holds soft peaks and fold it into the batter. In a metal bowl beat the egg whites until they just hold stiff peaks and fold them into the batter gently but thoroughly.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over moderate heat until it is hot, brush it lightly with the additional melted butter, and spoon tablespoons of the batter onto the griddle, spreading them to form 3-inch rounds. Cook the blini for 1 minute on each side, or until the undersides are golden. Transfer the blini as they are cooked to a platter and keep them warm, covered with a kitchen towel. Make blini with the remaining batter in the same manner, brushing the griddle lightly with the butter as necessary. The blini may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Reheat the blini, covered with foil, in a 350°F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are warm, or microwave them on a microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until they are warm.
  • Arrange 3 or 4 blini on each of 18 small plates, top them with some of the sour cream, and arrange some of the caviar decoratively on the sour cream.

CAVIAR AND BLINIS



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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Milk/Cream     Fish     Cocktail Party     Valentine's Day     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Winter     Pan-Fry     Chive     Whole Wheat     Cookie

Yield Makes 24 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup buckwheat pancake mix (we like the unsweetened organic one from Whole Foods, but you can use any unsweetened kind and follow the package instructions for all pancake ingredients, using an egg if called for)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
2/3 cup milk (any fat content) or water
Black caviar (our favorite is paddlefish)
Crème fraîche
Chives, snipped
Smoked salmon (optional)
Minced red onion (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the pancake mix with the salt, egg, butter or oil, and milk or water.
  • 2. Lightly brush another tablespoon of melted butter onto a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 3. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into it a tablespoon at a time.
  • 4. Cook the blinis until tiny bubbles appear, about 1 minute, then flip them and fry until golden brown on each side.
  • 5. Transfer the blinis to a platter and serve warm with the caviar, crème fraîche, chives, and smoked salmon and onion (if desired).

SALMON CAVIAR TORTE



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Fish     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
8 hard-cook large eggs, chopped fine
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion greens
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
6 ounces salmon caviar
Garnish: dill sprigs
Accompaniments: pumpernickel and rye toast points

Steps:

  • 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.

BLINI WITH SOUR CREAM AND CAVIAR



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Categories     Dairy     Fish     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Fall     Winter     Sour Cream     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 36 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (1 1/4 teaspoons)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
1/2 cup sifted buckwheat flour (sift before measuring)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk, heated to warm (105-115°F)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Accompaniments: sour cream and caviar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, discard and start over with new yeast.)
  • Add all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, and salt, then stir in milk, 3 tablespoons butter, and eggs. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a roasting pan filled with 1 inch of warm water. Let rise in a warm place until dough is increased in volume, has bubbles breaking the surface, and is stringy when scooped, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir batter before using.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot and brush with some of remaining melted butter (if butter browns immediately, lower heat). Working in batches of 4, spoon 1 tablespoon batter into skillet for each blin, then cook, turning over once, until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer to an ovenproof platter and keep blini warm in oven.
  • Serve blini topped with sour cream and caviar.

BLINIS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CAVIAR



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There's no more festive or luxurious party snack than buckwheat blinis with caviar and smoked salmon, but with chef Jenn Louis's recipe, they're easy to make at home.

Provided by Jenn Louis

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup buckwheat flour
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 ounces crème fraîche
4 ounces smoked salmon
2 ounces caviar of your choice
minced chives

Steps:

  • Place milk and 3 tablespoons butter in small saucepan. Stir over low heat just until butter melts. Meanwhile, whisk together both flours, sugar, salt, and yeast in a medium bowl. Pour warm milk mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature until doubled in volume, 1½-1¾ hours.
  • After resting, batter will be bubbly and lofty. Whisk to deflate; then stir in beaten eggs just to incorporate-the texture should be silky. Meanwhile, set a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Working in batches, pour 2 tablespoons batter for each blini onto skillet, spacing apart. Cook until bubbles form on top and they begin to pop, about 1½ minutes. Turn blinis; cook until golden brown on bottom, another 1½ minutes (add more butter to the pan as you need it). Transfer blinis to a serving platter. Tent with foil to keep warm while you cook remaining blinis. Makes approximately 12 blinis.
  • Assembly: Serve blinis with a dollop of crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and caviar-the more the better!

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.

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