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Caviar and Crème Fraîche Tartlets

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New Year's Eve appetizers made with caviar and creme fraiche in a mini tart shell.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi

It doesn't get simpler—or more elegant—than crème fraîche and caviar tartlets alongside a glass of sparkling wine.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 12 mini-tarts

Ingredients

12 mini round tart shells (1 1/3-inch) or frozen mini phyllo shells, baked according to package instructions
6 tablespoons crème fraîche
2 tablespoons (.75 ounce) caviar, such as Ossetra or Beluga
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Preparation

  1. Arrange tart shells on a serving platter. Spoon crème fraîche into a small resealable plastic bag and snip a 1/4" opening in the corner. Pipe about 1/2 tablespoon crème fraîche onto one side of tart shells and spoon 1/2 teaspoon caviar onto the other side. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

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