Ingredients

  • Blinis
  • 1/2 cup 125 mL all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. 5 mL granulated sugar
  • pinch baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup 60 mL milk
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 3 tbsp. 45 mL butter, melted
  • Filling
  • 1-1/4 cup 300 mL Tre Stelle Extra Smooth Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 tbsp. 15 mL fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. 15 mL caper berries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. 2 mL coarsely ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 4 slices smoked salmon, torn into pieces to top blinis
  • additional dill for garnish if desired

Method

  • Blinis: in a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Add milk and egg yolk and mix until smooth.
  • In another medium bowl whisk egg white until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold into batter; add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and stir gently until combined.
  • Brush a non-stick skillet with remaining tablespoon of melted butter; turn heat to medium-high.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into pan making mini-pancakes and cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the undersides are lightly browned, flip and cook until brown.
  • Filling: in a medium bowl, combine Ricotta Cheese, dill and capers; season with salt and pepper; stir.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place blinis on a serving platter, top with a spoonful of Ricotta Cheese mixture and top with smoked salmon; garnish with additional dill if desired.
  • Makes approximately 20 blinis