“Mouthwatering Polish Brunch: Delicious Quark Cheese Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Fresh Dill”

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 cup all
• purpose flour 1/2 cup quark cheese 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup milk 6 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. a. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, quark cheese, sugar, baking powder, and salt. b. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and milk together until well combined. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. c. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold them gently into the batter. d. Preheat a non stick griddle or pan over medium heat. Drop 1 tablespoon of batter for each blini onto the griddle and cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are golden, about 1 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining batter. e. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, butter, and a pinch of salt. Heat gently until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. f. To assemble, spread a dollop of lemon cream sauce on each blini, top with smoked salmon slices, sprinkle with chopped dill, and season with additional black pepper if desired.

Chef’s Insight

To create the perfect texture for the blinis, fold egg whites gently into the batter to avoid deflating them completely.

Notes

For an added touch, serve the blinis on a decorative plate or platter, with a side of fresh fruit or a small salad for a complete meal.