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Caviar & Crème Fraîche Board for Two
One tin, two spoons, zero regrets: the classic caviar service, scaled down for a night at home.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- Small platter with ice + 12″ board
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cost
- $47–$126
- Level
- Intermediate
Get the full plan · $3 Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline. What's inside
The full plan · $3 · 5-page printable PDF
Build this exact board
This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:
- The exact shopping list for two, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
- Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
- The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
- The drink to pour, and a swap for anything your store is out of
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Why it works
The garnishes on a caviar board are there to stretch one small tin: cool crème fraîche, chopped egg whites and yolks, minced shallot and chives. Each one changes the bite a little, and none of them hide the roe.
Mini blini are traditional, but thin, plain potato chips are a favorite modern swap. Smoked salmon makes it filling, and brut Champagne or ice-cold vodka is the classic pour.
Timeline
- Day beforeHard-boil and chill the eggs; chill the Champagne or vodka.
- T–30 minChop the egg, onion and chives into separate small bowls.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How much caviar do you need for two?
About 30 g (1 oz) is a generous tasting for two. Trout or salmon roe lets you serve more for less.
What do you serve with caviar?
Blini or plain potato chips, crème fraîche, chopped hard-boiled egg, minced shallot or red onion, chives and lemon, with Champagne or vodka.
How do you keep caviar cold?
Set the tin on crushed ice and open it right before serving. Use a bone, mother-of-pearl or plastic spoon; metal can give it a slight off taste.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
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Want more ideas? Read Charcuterie Board for Two: How to Build It, What to Buy, and What Changes at Small Scale or The Myth of the Expensive Charcuterie Board.