Platter of garnished blinis, the varied aperitif perfect for parties

Ingredients

Parisian blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 1 slice ham
• 1 slice cheese
• 1 salad leaf

Pesto blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 4 tsp green pesto
• 1 slice Parma ham

Italian blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 4 Tbsp red pesto
• 2 mini mozzarella balls
• 2 black olives
• 4 basil leaves

Tapenade blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 4 tsp tapenade
• 10 capers

Honey goat’s cheese blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 1 goat cheese log
• 2 tsp honey
• pepper (optional)

Shrimp blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 2 cooked shrimps
• 4 tsp cream cheese
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• pepper (optional)

Basque blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• Basque sheep cheese
• 2 tsp black cherry jam

Smoked salmon blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 slice smoked salmon
• 2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Paté blinis:

• 2 mini blinis
• 2 Tbsp tuna paté

Materials

• round cookie cutter the same size as the blinis

Preparation

• Parisian blinis:
  Use a cookie cutter the same size as the blinis and cut circles out of the ham, cheese and salad. Layer a circle of salad, a circle of ham, another circle of salad and a circle of cheese on the blini.
  
  * You can also add other layers and close the sandwich with another blini.
• Pesto blinis:
  Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of green pesto sauce over the blinis. Tear the slice of Parma ham into small pieces and place them on the pesto.
  
  * You can add toasted pine nuts on top.
  
• Italian blinis:
  Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of red pesto on each blini then place a ball of mini mozzarella on top. Cut black olive slices and place them on the toast. Plant basil leaves on the side.
  
  * You can replace the red pesto with green pesto without any worries.
• Blinis with tapenade:
  Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of tapenade on each blini. Add about 5 capers on top.
  
  *You can replace the capers with marinated roasted peppers.
  
• Honey goat’s cheese blinis:
  Cut slices from the goat cheese log. Place a slice on each blini and add a teaspoon of honey on top.
  
  * You can add pepper, thyme (or rosemary) and even fig (fresh or roasted) for maximum flavor!
• Shrimp blinis:
  Spread the blinis with 1 to 2 teaspoons of cream cheese. Shell cooked shrimp and place them on top of the cheese. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
  
  *You can season your blinis with a little pepper and why not add lemon zest.
  
• Basque blinis:
  Cut shavings of sheep's cheese and place them on the blinis. Add a teaspoon of black cherry jam.
  
  *You can also combine goat cheese with fig jam.
• Smoked salmon blinis:
  Cut the avocado into small cubes and place them on the blinis, add smoked salmon cut into small pieces.
  
  * You can season with a little pepper and add lemon juice and zest (lemon or lime). You can also make a cream cheese base.
  
• Paté blinis:
  Place 1 large tablespoon of tuna paté on the blinis.
  
  * You can use the paté of your choice. We made tuna paté easily by mixing crumbled tuna with cream cheese and lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Arrange the blinis on a board or large platter and voilà, it's ready!
  

Observations

We offer you a platter with 2 blinis of each. You can easily make more with each filling or make a tray with only the filling you prefer.

We made the homemade blinis, you can find the recipe on our website!

We suggest other options or improvement ideas for each blini. Don’t hesitate to take inspiration from our ideas to create the blini platter that suits you.

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