Blini, is a dough dish from Eastern Europe that seems to be a cross between a pancake, a pancake and an egg cake. Blinis are eaten hot, often with various fillings or toppings. In Russia, people often spread butter on it. Cottage cheese, minced meat, salted smoked fish and caviar are also often served. Blinis are eaten hot, often with various fillings or toppings. In Russia, people often spread butter on it. Cottage cheese, minced meat, salted smoked fish and caviar are also often served.