Mini Blini Napoleons Recipe

Name: Mini Blini Napoleons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup warm water; 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 cups milk, plus more as needed; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup buckwheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing; 1 1/2 cups creme fraiche; 1 bunch chives, finely chopped; 1 1/2 ounces caviar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 cups milk, plus more as needed
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
1 1/2 cups creme fraiche
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
1 1/2 ounces caviar

1
In a bowl, combine the water, yeast and sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
2
Whisk in the 1 1/2 cups of milk and the egg.
3
Add both flours and the salt and whisk until smooth, then whisk in the 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
4
Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
5
Set a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat and brush with butter.
6
Pour in a scant 1/3 cup of the batter and swirl to coat the pan.
7
Cook the blini until tiny bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is browned, 2 minutes.
8
Carefully flip the blini and cook until the bottom is lightly browned in spots, 30 seconds.
9
Transfer to a baking sheet.
10
Repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the pan and whisking in 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk to thin the batter as needed.
11
You should have about 13 blini.
12
Let cool slightly.
13
In a bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the creme fraiche until stiff.
14
Spread a thin layer of creme fraiche on 8 or 9 blini and stack them; top with a plain blini.
15
Trim off the rounded edges of the stack and cut into 1-inch squares.
16
Dip a layered side of each square into the chives and set them on a platter.
17
Dollop caviar on top and serve.

391

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup warm water, 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1 1/2 cups milk, plus more as needed, and more.

Yes, Mini Blini Napoleons falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mini Blini Napoleons

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