Caviar Mini Blini with Sour Cream and Dill

Name: Caviar Mini Blini with Sour Cream and Dill
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 ml whole milk; 2 large eggs, separated; 7 g fresh yeast (or 2.5g active dry yeast); 1 tsp granulated sugar; 0.5 tsp fine sea salt; 30 ml melted unsalted butter; 50 g salmon caviar (or sturgeon caviar); 200 g full-fat sour cream (20-25%); 15 g fresh dill, finely chopped

Difficulty

easy

Time

1h 30m

Price Category

expensive

Calories

Medium

This elegant and flavorful appetizer is a perfect choice for special occasions or entertaining guests. The soft, slightly sweet mini blini provides an ideal base for the salty caviar, complemented by refreshing sour cream and aromatic dill. Prepare this classic dish to impress your guests with a true gourmet experience that is quick to make yet incredibly sophisticated.

ingredients

4 Servings

200 ml whole milk2 large eggs, separated7 g fresh yeast (or 2.5g active dry yeast)1 tsp granulated sugar0.5 tsp fine sea salt30 ml melted unsalted butter50 g salmon caviar (or sturgeon caviar)200 g full-fat sour cream (20-25%)15 g fresh dill, finely chopped

Steps

Prepare the Batter

Warm the milk to lukewarm (about 35-40°C / 95-104°F). In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the lukewarm milk and half of the melted butter (1 tbsp). Mix until smooth, then cover and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until bubbly.

Add Eggs

Separate the eggs. Stir the egg yolks into the risen batter. Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter. This will give the blini a light, airy texture.

Cook the Blini

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with the remaining melted butter. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and cook each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat until all the batter is used. Keep the cooked blinis warm.

Serve

Arrange 3-4 mini blinis on a plate. Top each with a dollop of sour cream, followed by a spoonful of caviar. Garnish with freshly chopped dill and serve immediately.

Extra Tips

► You can prepare the blini batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator, so you can fry them fresh when guests arrive.

► If you don't have caviar, you can serve the blini with smoked salmon or finely chopped hard-boiled eggs.

► You can substitute sour cream with crème fraîche for an even creamier texture.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 120g
Calories	250 kcal	300 kcal
Protein	10g	12g
Fat	15g	18g
Carbohydrate	18g	22g
Fiber	1g	1g
Sugar	3g	4g