How should blinis and crème fraîche be served with caviar?

Use warm blinis, add a small dollop of cold crème fraîche, and top gently with chilled caviar just before serving.

Should I taste caviar plain before adding blini and crème fraîche?

Yes. A plain taste gives guests a reference point, after which the blini and crème fraîche can show how the texture and finish change.

What spoon should I use for caviar on a blini?

Avoid reactive silver utensils. Use mother-of-pearl, bone, horn, glass, or wood for a traditional presentation; clean stainless steel is also non-reactive.

The Caviar Guy

How to Prepare Blinis and Crème Fraîche for Caviar

Prepare a restrained blini and crème fraîche service that gives caviar a warm, neutral base without hiding its texture or finish.

Guidance from The Caviar Guy concierge team.

Prepare a neutral base: Use warm blinis or another restrained vehicle so the caviar remains the focus of the bite.

Keep the crème fraîche cold: Add a small dollop of cold crème fraîche to each blini immediately before serving.

Add caviar at the last moment: Top each bite gently, use a non-reactive spoon, and keep the tin over ice so the pearls stay intact and chilled.

Taste plain before pairing: Offer a plain taste first, then compare the caviar with the blini and crème fraîche to notice how the texture and finish change.