Caviar Aperitivo Recipe

Inspired by acquafarina

Time2h

Serves8

Blinis, brioche, chives, crème fraîche, tomato meringue

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Ingredients

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Blinis

1 cups 00 bread flour

1 tsp yeast

1/2 cups Milk

1 unit Egg

2 tbs Butter

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Brioche

2 cups 00 bread flour

1/2 cups Butter

2 tbs sugar

1 tbs yeast

1/2 cups Milk

2 unit Egg

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Toppings

1/2 cups caviar

1/4 cups Chives

1/2 cups crème fraîche

1 unit tomato

1 tsp sugar

1 unit egg white

Method

Blinis Preparation

Make the Blinis

In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, warm the milk and melt the butter. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, add the egg and mix until smooth. Let the batter rise for 1 hour. Cook small rounds in a skillet over medium heat until golden.

Brioche Preparation

Make the Brioche

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve yeast in warmed milk and let sit. Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture, then combine with the dry ingredients. Knead until smooth, let rise until doubled. Shape into rolls and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Tomato Meringue Preparation

Prepare Tomato Meringue

Blend the tomato with sugar until smooth. Whisk the egg white until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the tomato mixture. Pipe onto a baking sheet and bake at 200°F (93°C) for 1 hour until dried.

Assembly

Assemble Caviar Aperitivo

Layer the blinis and brioche on a serving platter. Top each with a dollop of crème fraîche, a spoonful of caviar, a sprinkle of chopped chives, and a piece of tomato meringue.