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Preparation
25 min
Cooking
20 min
Waiting
1 h
Makes24 hors d'oeuvres
FreezesYes
These Russian-inspired small pancakes are carrot-based, and topped with herbs, caviar and a dollop of crème fraîche. They're a great hors d'oeuvre for your holiday party!
Nut-free
Categories
Ingredients
Blinis
Toppings
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