Smoked salmon and caviar waffles

The queen of luxury brunches. Here the waffle isn't a sweet treat, but a neutral, crispy base (like a blini or toast) carrying the oily richness of smoked salmon and salty, maritime taste of caviar. The acidity of lemon cream cheese cuts through the richness, keeping every bite balanced.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 640 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Waffle iron
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Fish

Instructions

1

Prepare waffle batter: mix flour, baking powder, salt and the small amount of sugar.

Tip: Sugar is not for sweetening here, but to help Maillard reaction, i.e. developing a nice brown colour.
2

Add milk, egg and melted butter, mix until smooth, then cook waffles.

Tip: For savoury toppings, it's worth cooking the waffle crispier to support the weight of the topping.
3

Mix cream cheese with lemon juice, finely chopped dill and pepper.

Tip: Lemon acidity 'cuts' the fattiness of cheese and salmon, making the overall effect fresher.
4

Let waffles cool to lukewarm, spread with spiced cream, lay salmon slices on top.

Tip: If placed on hot waffle, cream cheese will melt and run off.
5

Top with a teaspoon of caviar and decorate with a sprig of dill.

Tip: Don't oversalt the cream due to the salty taste of caviar.

Recipe FAQ

What if I don't have caviar?
You can use 'caviar substitute' or simply omit it; the salmon is flavoursome enough on its own.
What cream cheese should I use?
Plain spreadable cheese (e.g. Philadelphia style) so you can flavour it.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain flour
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 50 g Melted butter
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar (only for browning)
  • 150 g Smoked salmon slices
  • 100 g Plain cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bunch Fresh dill
  • 50 g Caviar (red or black)
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground pepper