Description
This elegant Salmon Mousse recipe uses just four simple ingredients to create a smooth, flavorful spread perfect for appetizers. Made with creamy cream cheese, smoky salmon, fresh lemon, and dill, this no-cook mousse is quick to prepare and delicious served cold on crackers, cucumbers, or toast points.
Ingredients
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Salmon Mousse Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons dill (finely chopped and more for serving)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, smoked salmon, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill to a food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, which will take about 5 minutes to achieve a light and airy texture.
- Serve Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a serving dish or use a pastry bag to pipe it onto cucumber slices for an elegant presentation. Serve cold over cucumbers, crackers, small toasts, bagel chips, or vegetables. Garnish with extra dill for freshness and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending and a creamy texture.
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference for brightness.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
- Use fresh dill for optimal aroma and taste.
- This mousse keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
