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!