Blini with Caviar

Name: Blini with Caviar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk, warmed; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 egg, separated; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 2 oz caviar, chilled; 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Classic Russian yeast pancakes served warm with silky creme fraiche and rich caviar. Perfect for celebration brunches or elegant appetizers.

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup whole milk, warmed
1 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 egg, separated
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 oz caviar, chilled
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup warmed whole milk, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2

Stir in 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 1 separated egg yolk, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter to form a smooth batter, then let rise for 40 minutes.
3

Beat the egg white until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the batter.
4

Heat a greased skillet over medium heat, drop small spoonfuls of batter, and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden.
5

Top each warm pancake with 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 2 oz chilled caviar, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives.

Questions

Can I make Blini with Caviar dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, warmed, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup creme fraiche. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Blini with Caviar gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Blini with Caviar keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Blini with Caviar?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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