Salmon Caviar with Cream Cheese and Blinis

Drogo
Servings

6 - 8

Prep Time

5 minutes

These salmon caviar blinis are an elegant yet incredibly simple canapé, combining soft mini blinis with smooth cream cheese and vibrant salmon roe. Finished with fresh chives, each bite balances the rich, creamy base with the delicate salinity and characteristic pop of the caviar.

The pairing of caviar with cream cheese works particularly well because the mild, creamy cheese provides a contrast to the fresh, briny flavour of the salmon roe without overpowering it. Served on bite-sized blinis, the combination makes an effortless starter or canapé for parties and special occasions.

If you're looking for simple salmon caviar recipes, these blinis require very little preparation but create an impressive result. They are particularly well suited to Christmas, New Year's Eve, drinks parties or any occasion that calls for elegant caviar canapés.

Ingredients

    Salmon Caviar with Cream Cheese and Blinis

    • 100g salmon caviar
    • 45 mini cocktail blinis
    • 100g cream cheese
    • 1 bunch chives finely chopped

    Directions

      Method

      1. Step 1, Arrange the mini blinis on a serving platter. If preferred, warm them gently before assembling, then allow them to cool slightly so the cream cheese does not soften too much.
      2. Step 2, Add a generous spoonful of cream cheese to the centre of each blini, creating a smooth base for the salmon caviar.
      3. Step 3, Carefully spoon the salmon caviar over the cream cheese. Avoid pressing down on the roe so that the delicate eggs retain their characteristic texture.
      4. Step 4, Finish the salmon caviar blinis with a scattering of finely chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.