By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com
Cherry tomato canapés with caviar are the summer drinks-party canapé that turns a simple ingredient into a luxury bite. Hollowed cherry tomatoes filled with crème fraîche and topped with caviar pearls.
Key Takeaways
- Use ripe sweet cherry tomatoes (Piccolo or San Marzano)
- Hollow with a small melon baller or paring knife
- Salt and drain inverted for 5 minutes
- 1-2g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per tomato
- Build within 30 minutes of serving
The Ingredients
Makes 16 canapés
- 16 large cherry tomatoes (around 3cm)
- 60g full-fat crème fraîche
- 30g Royal Oscietra
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill or chives
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- Maldon flakes for top
The Method
1. Slice the tops off cherry tomatoes. Hollow with a small melon baller or knife.
2. Salt the insides lightly. Place inverted on kitchen paper for 5 minutes to drain.
3. Pipe or spoon crème fraîche into each tomato.
4. Top with 1-2g of caviar.
5. Garnish with herbs and a flake of Maldon. Serve immediately.
Tips
Drain inverted. Wet insides dilute the cream.
Salt lightly. Tomatoes are naturally sweet, light salt brings out flavour.
Build to order. Pre-built tomatoes go watery within 30 minutes.
Use ripe sweet tomatoes. Bland tomatoes make bland canapés.
Variations and Pairings
With smoked salmon: Add a tiny piece of cold-smoked salmon between cream and caviar.
With herb cream: Mix dill or basil into the crème fraîche.
Wine pairing: A chilled rosé or Provence white.
For more canapés, see our Russian caviar canapés and cucumber rounds with caviar recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many per person?
2-3 canapés per person at a cocktail party.
Best tomato variety?
Piccolo, San Marzano cherry, or Sungold. Look for sweet, ripe, and slightly larger than standard cherry tomatoes.
How much caviar?
1-2g per tomato (around 30g total for 16 canapés).
Cherry tomato caviar canapés are one of those summer drinks-party items that quietly elevate the evening. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.
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