Gluten-Free Caviar Bites on Blini
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Delicate, savory bites featuring a creamy filling topped with glistening caviar, all served atop tender, golden blini. These elegant appetizers offer a delightful contrast of textures and a sophisticated flavor profile perfect for any celebration.
At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 12 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, sugar, baking powder — and walks through 8 steps. Updated . Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Caviar Bites on Blini: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Caviar Bites on Blini: This recipe is designed to be entirely free from gluten-containing grains, utilizing a gluten-free flour blend for the blini and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.75 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
- 4 oz smoked salmon or other seafood, finely chopped (optional)
- 2-3 tbsp fresh dill or chives, finely chopped
- 1 jar caviar or roe
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This dry mixture forms the base for your tender blini.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter or oil until smooth. This liquid mixture will hydrate the dry ingredients to create a batter.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined, ensuring no large lumps remain. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in tough blini.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tablespoon each) into the hot skillet, leaving space between them. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
- 5
Transfer the cooked blini to a plate and keep warm while you prepare the topping. You should have about 15-20 small blini, each about 2 inches in diameter.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream or crème fraîche with the finely chopped smoked salmon (if using) and fresh dill or chives. Stir gently to incorporate all the flavors.
- 7
Spoon a small amount of the creamy topping onto each warm blini. Top each bite with a dollop of caviar or roe, adding a touch of elegance and briny flavor.
- 8
Arrange the finished caviar bites on a serving platter and serve immediately for the best texture and temperature. The blini should be slightly warm and tender.
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Tips & Notes
- Check that your baking powder is labeled gluten-free — some brands use grain-based fillers; look for certified gluten-free on the label.
- Brown the butter before adding it for a nutty, caramel depth that elevates simple recipes.
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
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