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    Home > Meal Type > Appetizers and Starters

    Mini Savory Cheesecake with Caviar and Chives

    Updated: Apr 24th 2019 • Published: Nov 28th 2017 • 20 Comments

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    These Mini Savory Cheesecakes with Caviar and Chives are such a great party canapé or appetizer.

    The freeform nature gives them a slightly rustic look and then the use of caviar adds an elegantly edge. Elegantly rustic?

    Is that a thing? Ha, I am making it a thing!!! Plus they can be made in advance and looks so pretty on your platter or plate. What is not to love about that!

    White platter with champagne in the background and savory cheesecakes on the platter garnished with chives.

    I just love how pretty these are. The colours pop, especially on the blue buffet table I had set up. The bright orange of the salmon roe, the wonderful fresh green chive and the white pop of cream cheese. They are so preeeeety!

    And so yummy!!! The caviar adds a salty hit to the smooth cream cheese. And a little goes a long way. Making these Mini Savory Cheesecakes a cost effective yet elegant bite.

    They would be perfect for a Christmas canapé or for New Years Eve.

    White cake stand with mini savory cheesecakes on it, tinsel and champagne flutes in the background.

    I like to use salmon roe for these Savory Cheesecakes with caviar, as the colour is so beautiful and it is more cost effective.

    The amount you add is quite flexible. I add 4 tablespoons and that is enough to fleck the mixture with the bright orange salty jewels.

    If you have plenty then you might like to garnish the top with some extra caviar. Or add a snip of chives to the top.

    Savory cheesecakes garnished with chives on a white platter on a decorated table with tinsel and gold plates.

    Enjoy x

    p.s If you want another canapé idea for your party, why not check out our 3 easy smoked salmon appetizers. They are all made with the same base ingredients and look beautiful together on a platter.


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    Close up on the savory cheesecake, showing the caviar and chive filling with champagne flutes in the background.
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    Mini Savory Cheesecakes with Caviar and Chives

    These Mini Savory Cheesecakes with Caviar and Chives are such a great party canapé or appetizer. The freeform nature gives them a slightly rustic look and then the use of caviar adds an elegantly edge. Elegantly rustic? Is that a thing? Ha, I am making it a thing!!! Plus they can be made in advance and looks so pretty on your platter or plate. What is not to love about that!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cup cracker crumbs
    • 4 tablespoon salted butter - melted
    • 1 egg white
    • 1 ¼ cup cream cheese at room temperature
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • ½ tablespoon minced fresh chive
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 tablespoon salmon roe red caviar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350ºF/170ºC.
    • Combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter and egg white together in a small bowl.
    • Use a mini muffin tin and press ½ tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each well.
    • Bake for 10 minutes until crisp.
    • Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then remove from the tin and cool completely.
    • Add the cream cheese to an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix until just smooth. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix again.
    • Add in the salmon roe (caviar) and give it one last mix.
    • Spoon the cheese mixture over the prepared bases and chill until needed.
    • Garnish with extra caviar or a small piece of chive.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Rhonda Carson says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:59 pm

      Hello Claire, just a quickie .... What sort of dry biscuit do you use/suggest for the base?
      Also how long in advance can they be made?
      Cheers, Rhonda

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 24, 2019 at 9:37 am

        I Rhonda, I used a dry ritz cracker for mine. But you could use any plain cracker. Saltines would be a great choice too 😀

        Reply
        • Rhonda says

          April 26, 2019 at 10:06 pm

          Thanks Claire ... Ritz bickies sound the way to go ... Claire can these be made the day before ?
          I made the cucumber starter at Chrustmas time and they were well received. I'm hoping these little beauties go down a treat

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            April 26, 2019 at 11:21 pm

            I've made them in the morning for a party in the evening and they were still perfect 😀 I can't see why they wouldn't last for 24 hours ahead of time.
            I just popped a couple of water glasses on the tray so that when I covered it with glad wrap it didn't stick to the cheesecakes.

            Reply
            • Rhonda says

              April 27, 2019 at 7:12 am

              Thanks Claire ...

              Reply
    2. Chichi says

      March 28, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hmmm. This would be a keeper. I love cheesecakes but savory takes it to a new level.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 13, 2018 at 9:06 pm

        They are such a different idea but everyone seems to love them 😀

        Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo says

      March 28, 2018 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      These look seriously addicting I would love to serve this so elegant!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 18, 2018 at 8:47 am

        Elegant but really simple to make. WINNING 😀

        Reply
    4. Sepi says

      March 24, 2018 at 8:18 am

      Elegantly rustic indeed! From the looks of these babies I am very happy that you are making things up--in a very yummy and good way of course. I hope you continue to innovate new recipes for us to try as well.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 27, 2018 at 9:43 am

        Thank you Sepi 😀

        Reply
    5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      March 07, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic idea - savory cheesecakes sound amazing, especially the combination you've put together! Definitely going to have to give these a try.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        They are such a great fun way to make caviar go a long way 😀

        Reply
    6. Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas says

      March 07, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      OK, these look Ah-Maze-Ing!! Everything I love all wrapped up in one delicious little parcel. I'm thinking these will be perfect for an Easter gathering. Yum!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 12, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        They really would be perfect for Easter. And great for making a small pot of caviar go further.

        Reply
    7. Helene D'Souza says

      March 07, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my god look at these!! I would be all over your mini savory cheesecake. Caviar sounds always exciting any time of the year. I wish I was your neighbor. =D

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        Hehe, friends are always say that too me 😉
        Caviar is such a decadent treat isn't it.

        Reply
    8. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      March 07, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Just divine and so elegant. Perfect for a party and even Easter brunch. I enjoy caviar so definitely this along with a champagne glass is my kind of appetizer.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 12:25 pm

        That sounds like my kind of party 😀
        Thank you so much for stopping by Adriana.

        Reply
    9. krishi says

      January 18, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely and yummy. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply

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