appetizers
Simple Caviar Recipes to Start With: Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Kaluga Hybrid
Creamy whipped ricotta on crisp crostini, topped with Kaluga Hybrid caviar. Ready in 15 minutes and genuinely good on a Tuesday.
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If you've been waiting for the right moment to cook with caviar, this is it. Whipped ricotta crostini are one of the most forgiving bases you can use — creamy, mild and ready in minutes — which makes them a natural starting point for caviar recipes at home.
Kaluga Hybrid caviar has a clean, buttery flavour that pairs well with dairy without competing with it. The ricotta softens any brininess, and the lemon zest keeps the whole thing tasting bright rather than heavy. It's the kind of thing you can put together before a weeknight dinner with a friend or set out as a quick starter before a bigger meal.
One tip: don't spread the ricotta too far in advance or the crostini will soften. Keep everything separate until five minutes before you want to serve. And if you're still figuring out how to handle caviar once you've got it home, our how-to-eat caviar guide covers the basics without making it a production.
Ingredients
- ½ loaf baguette — sliced into 8 rounds, about 1 cm thick
- ½ cup full-fat ricotta
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- a pinch flaky sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil — for brushing
- 1 tbsp fresh chives — finely sliced
- about 20–30g Kaluga Hybrid caviar — to serve
Method
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Set your oven to broil. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides and arrange on a baking sheet.
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Broil for 2–3 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp on both sides. Watch them — they go fast. Set aside to cool slightly.
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While the bread toasts, stir together the ricotta, lemon zest and a pinch of flaky salt until smooth and fluffy.
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Spread a generous spoonful of whipped ricotta onto each crostini.
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Just before serving, spoon a small amount of Kaluga Hybrid caviar onto each crostini and scatter the chives over top. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked
Which caviar works best in recipes like this?
Kaluga Hybrid is a great fit here — its buttery, almond-forward flavour holds its own against the richness of ricotta without getting lost. Ossetra works well too if you want something slightly nuttier.
How much caviar do I need for a recipe like this?
For a two-person appetizer portion, 20–30g is plenty — that's roughly a half-teaspoon per crostini across eight pieces. A little goes a long way when the base is creamy and mild.
What makes caviar cost what it does?
Price is driven by species, the time it takes to raise the sturgeon to maturity, and how the roe is graded and handled after harvest. Check the shop for current figures on each variety we carry.