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SeafoodIntermediate15 min
Golden Osetra and Crème Fraîche Crostini
A luxurious bite featuring the briny pop of high-quality caviar atop a cool, tangy base of crème fraîche and chives. This elegant appetizer is a perfect celebration of National Caviar Day, offering a sophisticated balance of textures and flavors.
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Ingredients
- •small baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds (about 20 slices)
- •tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •ounces crème fraîche
- •tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- •ounce Osetra or high
- •quality sturgeon caviar
- •Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
- 2Toast the crostini for 8 minutes
- 3minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- 4In a small bowl, gently mix the crème fraîche with the chopped chives, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- 5Spread a generous layer of the chive crème fraîche mixture onto each cooled crostini slice.
- 6Carefully top each crostini with a small spoon of caviar just before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an optimal experience, serve this crostini with a chilled, dry Champagne or a crisp, unoaked Sancerre to complement the salinity of the caviar. Use a mother-of-pearl or bone spoon to handle the caviar, as metal can impart an off-flavor.
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