Goat Cheese Blinis

A supple batter that bubbles during cooking, topped with a smooth and fresh goat cheese cream. The contrast between the warm blini and the cheese provides a satisfying bite.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 404
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fat: 19 g

Ingredients

• 200 g Wheat flour ( sifted )
• 250 ml Whole milk ( lukewarm )
• 15 g Fresh baker's yeast ( crumbled )
• 2 piece Egg ( whites and yolks separated )
• 30 g Minimum butter sweet ( melted for the pan )
• 150 g Plain spreadable goat cheese ( at room temperature )
• 50 ml Cream ( liquid )
• 1 tbsp Chives fresh ( finely chopped )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground

Instructions

1. Yeast activation

   Warm the whole milk without boiling it. Dissolve the fresh baker's yeast in it. Let it rest for 10 minutes until a light foam appears on the surface.

2. Preparing the batter

   In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour and salt. Make a well, add the egg yolks and the yeast-milk mixture. Whisk from the center outwards to avoid lumps. The batter should be smooth and coat the spoon.

3. Resting and egg whites

   Let the batter rest for 1 hour at room temperature. Just before cooking, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them in gently with a spatula to keep the structure light.

4. Cooking the blinis

   Heat a pan with butter. Pour small ladles of batter. When bubbles pop on the surface and the edges set, flip them. The side should be golden and the texture spongy.

5. Goat cheese cream

   Loosen the spreadable goat cheese with the cream. Add the chopped chives and pepper. Whisk until you get a silky consistency that holds on a spoon.

Chef's tips

• Do not overwork the batter after adding the milk to avoid making it elastic.
• The pan must be very hot before pouring the batter to immediately sear the bottom.
• If the goat cheese cream is too firm, add a spoonful of milk to loosen it.

Storage

The blinis can be kept for 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat them quickly in a pan without fat.