Super-easy homemade blinis!

Appetizer
Very Easy
10 min
88 Kcal

For your aperitif, we’ve found the perfect recipe for a wide variety of delicious toppings: blinis! These soft mini pancakes will add a delicate touch to your meal. They’re easy to make, and there’s no need to get out the kitchen scales! You can measure everything using a yogurt pot or a spoon. So, will you give them a try?

Ingredients

4
Estimated cost: 0.53€ (0.13€/serving)

Preparation

Preparation5 min
Cook time5 min
  • Super-easy homemade blinis! - Preparation step 1Pour the Greek yogurt into a bowl and add the egg. Mix well. Then add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  • Super-easy homemade blinis! - Preparation step 2Mix well again until the batter is smooth. You can cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it, or use it straight away.
  • Super-easy homemade blinis! - Preparation step 3Place a frying pan over medium heat and when hot, grease the bottom. Form the blinis by placing about 1 tsp of batter in the pan.
  • Super-easy homemade blinis! - Preparation step 4You can, of course, make them larger or thicker. When the batter starts to bubble, turn the blinis over.
  • Super-easy homemade blinis! - Preparation step 5Remove them from the heat once they are golden brown, and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Super-easy homemade blinis! - Preparation step 6And there you have it—your blinis are ready to top!

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FAQ ❓

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in a blini recipe?

If you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand, you can replace it with regular plain yogurt. It will also make your blinis soft, but the texture will be a little less dense. You can also use fromage blanc or plant-based yogurt if you’d like a lactose-free version.
For a quick blini recipe, resting the batter isn’t essential, especially if you’re using baking powder. However, if you have a little time, chilling the batter for 30 minutes to 1 hour will make the blinis even softer.
No scales? No problem: use the yogurt pot to measure! 1 pot of Greek yogurt = 1 pot of flour (or 4 tablespoons), 1 egg, ½ sachet of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. A handy, effective trick for a quick blini recipe!
Yes, you can customize your blini batter! Add fresh herbs such as chives or parsley, or spices such as turmeric or paprika. These variations are perfect for making original savory blinis for an aperitif.
Absolutely. Whether you’re making mini blinis for an aperitif or larger ones for a starter, simply adjust the size of your pan or spoonfuls of batter. Keep an eye on them as they cook: flip them as soon as bubbles form on the surface.
There are plenty of topping ideas for blinis served as appetizers! For savory toppings, try smoked salmon and crème fraîche, tapenade, cream cheese, hummus, or eggplant caviar. For sweet toppings, try jam, chocolate spread, or honey and walnuts. Check out our selection of recipes for blini toasts for more ideas.
Blinis can be served hot, warm, or cold. When served warm, they’re softer and make the toppings shine. Served cold, they’re perfect for a Christmas buffet, a lunchbox, or an aperitif.
Yes, you can make your blinis ahead of time. Once cooked, let them cool, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. To make them soft again, warm them for a few seconds in a pan or in the microwave.
Place your soft blinis in an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure they have cooled completely before storing them to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Yes, blinis freeze very well. Lay them flat on a tray so they don’t stick together, then store them in a freezer bag. To serve, reheat them straight from frozen in a pan or toaster.
Traditional Russian blinis are often larger and made with buckwheat flour or baker’s yeast, which gives them a lighter texture more like thick crêpes. In France, blinis are smaller and thicker, and are often made with yogurt and baking powder for a quick preparation.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 87Kcal
  • Carbo: 11.8g
  • Total fat: 1.8g
  • Saturated fat: 0.6g
  • Proteins: 5.3g
  • Fibers: 0.7g
  • Sugar: 2.2g
  • ProPoints: 2
  • SmartPoints: 3
Nutritional information for 1 serving (66g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
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I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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