By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com
Caviar frittata is the Italian-style baked omelette that feeds a crowd. Eight eggs, cream, herbs, baked in a wide pan and topped with caviar after baking. Easier than scrambled eggs for 6, more elegant than full English.
Key Takeaways
- Use 8 eggs for a 28cm pan
- Bake at 180C for 12-15 minutes
- Caviar goes on top after baking
- Cool slightly before topping
- 60g caviar across 6 portions
The Ingredients
Serves 6
- 8 large eggs
- 100ml double cream
- 30g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- 30g unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 60g Royal Oscietra
- 100g full-fat crème fraîche, optional
- Sea salt and white pepper
The Method
1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Whisk eggs with cream, half the herbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat butter in a 28cm ovenproof pan over medium heat. When foaming, pour in egg mixture. Cook 2 minutes on hob.
4. Transfer pan to oven. Bake 12-15 minutes until just set with slight wobble.
5. Lift onto a wooden board. Cool 3 minutes.
6. Top with crème fraîche dollops, caviar spooned across, and remaining herbs.
7. Slice into 6 wedges. Serve.
Tips
Don't overbake. Slight wobble means perfect texture. Fully set means rubbery.
Cool before caviar. Above 60C ruins the pearls.
Serve from the pan or a board. Adds rustic charm.
Wedges, not squares. Cut into 6 from the centre.
Variations and Pairings
With smoked salmon: Add 60g of cold-smoked salmon ribbons across the top before caviar.
With Beluga: Use 50g of Beluga XXL divided across portions.
Wine pairing: Champagne or chilled Italian Vermentino.
For more brunch dishes, see our caviar scrambled eggs and caviar omelette french recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many eggs for 6?
8 eggs is right. Too few makes thin frittata, too many takes longer to cook through.
Can I make in advance?
Bake 1 hour ahead, keep covered at room temperature. Top with caviar just before serving.
Cast iron or non-stick?
Cast iron gives better browning. Non-stick works as a substitute.
Why not scrambled?
Frittata feeds 6 with one cook. Scrambled requires constant attention.
A caviar frittata in the centre of the table is one of those brunch dishes that feeds a family with elegance. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.
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