Blinis with beetroot hummus, Coupe du Tsar® and crudités

Let yourself be seduced by these romantic appetizer bites, easy to prepare in no time. Cut your appetizer blinis using a heart-shaped cookie cutter and top them with delicious beet hummus, salmon, fresh vegetables, and some young shoots.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Ingredients for 6 people

• 1 Coupe du Tsar® natural 500 g
• 1 pack of blinis
• 1 bunch of radishes
• 1 avocado
• 1 lime
• Some young shoots or fresh herbs

For the beet hummus

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 cooked beetroot
• ½ clove of garlic
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

For the beet hummus

1. Cut the beetroot into pieces, peel and mince the garlic, and squeeze the lemon juice.
2. Blend the beetroot with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the chickpeas gradually, thin with a little water if needed, taste, and adjust the seasoning.

For assembly

1. Use a cookie cutter to cut your blinis into heart shapes.
2. Slice your Coupe du Tsar® into thin strips.
3. Cut the avocado into small cubes.
4. Slice the radishes thinly.
5. Grate the lime zest.
6. Place a spoonful of beet hummus on the blinis.
7. Top with a slice of salmon, avocado cubes, a radish slice, lime zest, and some young shoots.
8. Serve immediately.

Photographs: Aimery Chemin • Culinary styling: Coralie Ferreira