Sweet Potato Blinis with Cured Salmon, Creme Fraiche, and Caviar Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Blinis with Cured Salmon, Creme Fraiche, and Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons honey; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 ounces; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 2 ounces caviar, your choice; 1/2 pound gravlax or other cured salmon, sliced thinly; Dill sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 ounces
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 ounces caviar, your choice
1/2 pound gravlax or other cured salmon, sliced thinly
Dill sprigs, for garnish

1
Place prepared sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
2
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are tender and can be mashed easily with a fork.
4
Drain well and return to the saucepan.
5
Add the honey and 4 tablespoons of the butter and mash until smooth.
6
If possible, puree this mixture in food mill.
7
In a small bowl, combine the milk and eggs and stir in the sweet potato puree.
8
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne.
9
Add the dry ingredients to the sweet potatoes and stir until just blended.
10
Melt the remaining butter and reserve.
11
Heat non-stick skillets over medium-heat and coat with some of melted butter.
12
Drop sweet potato mixture into skillets in 1 1/2-tablespoon amounts.
13
Turn once, cooking until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side.
14
Transfer to a large baking sheet.
15
Repeat the process with the remaining butter and batter.
16
The pancakes can stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
17
Reheat in a 325 degree F. oven for 5 minutes before serving.
18
To serve, arrange 3 blinis on a plate and garnish each with a slice of cured salmon, a dollop of creme fraiche and a small spoonful of caviar.

560

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons honey, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 ounces, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Blinis with Cured Salmon, Creme Fraiche, and Caviar falls under the Seafood 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.

Sweet Potato Blinis with Cured Salmon, Creme Fraiche, and Caviar

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