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!
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.
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.
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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Mini Savory Cheesecakes with Caviar and Chives
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.
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Rhonda Carson says
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
Claire McEwen says
I Rhonda, I used a dry ritz cracker for mine. But you could use any plain cracker. Saltines would be a great choice too 😀
Rhonda says
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
Claire McEwen says
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.
Rhonda says
Thanks Claire ...
Chichi says
Hmmm. This would be a keeper. I love cheesecakes but savory takes it to a new level.
Claire McEwen says
They are such a different idea but everyone seems to love them 😀
Claudia Lamascolo says
These look seriously addicting I would love to serve this so elegant!
Claire McEwen says
Elegant but really simple to make. WINNING 😀
Sepi says
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.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Sepi 😀
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a fantastic idea - savory cheesecakes sound amazing, especially the combination you've put together! Definitely going to have to give these a try.
Claire McEwen says
They are such a great fun way to make caviar go a long way 😀
Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas says
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!
Claire McEwen says
They really would be perfect for Easter. And great for making a small pot of caviar go further.
Helene D'Souza says
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
Claire McEwen says
Hehe, friends are always say that too me 😉
Caviar is such a decadent treat isn't it.
Adriana Lopez Martin says
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.
Claire McEwen says
That sounds like my kind of party 😀
Thank you so much for stopping by Adriana.
krishi says
Lovely and yummy. Thanks for sharing this.