Red Caviar Tartlets

Name: Red Caviar Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 12 mini pastry tart shells; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 4 oz red salmon caviar

Crisp mini tartlet shells filled with smooth dill cream and crowned with savory red salmon caviar. A classic cold appetizer perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

15 minEasyServes 6140 cal/serving

RussianAppetizerNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

12 mini pastry tart shells
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
4 oz red salmon caviar

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, stir together 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, and half of the 2 tsp finely chopped fresh dill until smooth.
2

Pipe or spoon the mixture evenly into each of the 12 mini pastry tart shells.
3

Top each filled shell with a generous spoonful of 4 oz red salmon caviar.
4

Garnish with the remaining finely chopped fresh dill and serve chilled.

Questions

Can I make Red Caviar Tartlets dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Red Caviar Tartlets keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Red Caviar Tartlets?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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