Cocktail Blini (For Caviar and More!)

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read OurDisclosure Policy. Homemade blini are incomparably delicious and tender (much more so than store-bought), and they’re so easy to make. These quick but luxurious cocktail blini are the perfect vehicle for smoked salmon, caviar, or creme fraiche, among other things. My absolute favorite way to eat one of my favorite foods… caviar!What Makes This Recipe So GoodWhat are blini? They’re traditional Russian pancakes! This blini recipe is inspired by the blini my parents had on a trip to Russia, though some consider these to be “French blini” rather than traditional Russian blini. From Wikipedia: “In the West, the term blini traditionally refers to small (2-4 inches in diameter) savory pancakes made with leavened batter. In modern Russian, the term most often refers to pan-sized leavened thin pancakes, although smaller leavened pancakes are also called blini and were much more common historically.” If you’re looking for crepe-style blini, t...