Parmesan Crisps with Caviar and Crème Fraîche

Recipe for Parmesan crisp appetizer topped with caviar and Crème Fraîche. Each of the crisps unique and look like jeweled works of art. Festive enough for New Year’s Eve, these pretty appetizer only takes about 5 minutes to make. Any decent quality caviar will do. The one-ingredient parmesan crisps are a savory, no-carb alternative to blini.

Parmesan crisps with caviar and creme fraiche
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Parmesan Crisps with Caviar and Crème Fraîche Recipe
Servings: 6
Recipe for Parmesan Crisps with Caviar and Crème Fraîche. Each of the cheese crisps are unique and look like jeweled works of art.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ounce caviar
  • ¼ cup crème fraîche

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler to 480-500 degrees.
  • prep caviar appetizer by placing mounds of shredded Parmesan cheese on a silicone baking mat.
    Line a half baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Drop 1-to-2 tablespoons of the shredded Parmesan onto the baking sheets into tiny mounds.
  • Bake 5 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely and loosen with a spatula.
  • Parmesan crisps with caviar and creme fraiche, photo and recipe by Jackie Alpers
    Top each parmesan round with a dollop of crème fraîche and caviar. Serve immediately.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Diet Gluten Free
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