Looking to create an elegant starter or a sophisticated and gluten-free snack for your next event? Whether you’re hosting a luxurious dinner party or enjoying something extra for everyday, blinis with caviar is a timeless recipe that’s sure to impress.
This classic recipe for caviar blinis with smetana is the perfect starter. The combination of fluffy buckwheat pancakes and the intense flavour of caviar creates a taste experience that exudes luxury and exclusivity.
What are blinis and how is the buckwheat pancake used?
Blinis are small, fluffy pancakes traditionally made with buckwheat flour. They are popular as a base for high-end snacks and are often served with luxurious toppings such as caviar, smetana and smoked salmon. Thanks to their light texture and mild flavour, blinis perfectly complement the rich, salty taste of caviar and other delicacies, making them a firm favourite at elegant dinners and parties.
Gluten-free blinis
Blinis are a delicious option for anyone who wants to enjoy gluten-free pancakes. Made with gluten-free buckwheat flour, they retain their fluffy and soft texture.
Ingredients you need (6 people)
3 dl of milk
25 g yeast
2 dl buckwheat flour
1 dl crème fraîche
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
Butter for frying
1 tin of smetana
125 g fresh caviar
How to make perfect blinis
- Heat the milk until it becomes ‘baby bottle warm’.
- Crumble the yeast into a bowl and pour over the lukewarm milk.
- Add the wheat flour, buckwheat flour, crème fraîche and salt. Mix well.
- Break the eggs and stir the yolks into the batter. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Cover the bowl and leave the batter to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them into the batter.
- Fry small blinis in butter until golden brown – make them smaller than regular pancakes for an elegant serving.
- Whisk the batter until it becomes fluffy and light.
- Top each blini with a dollop of whipped smetana, a generous portion of fresh caviar and decorate with dill.
Buy ready-made blinis
Although blinis are easy to prepare at home, you can also buy ready-made blinis. In our range you will find ready-made blinis where each pack contains 16 frozen blinis.
