CUCUMBER MOUSSE
Delicious in summer, as a salad, side or buffet dish, with grilled meats or ham. Very versatile -- served with a generous garnish of jumbo shrimps on a bed of arugula, crusty bread and chilled wine, it's a light lunch.
Provided by Zurie
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4-5 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If you're using a tender English cucumber, there is no need to peel or remove seeds. If you're using the thick, old-fashioned type of cucumber, you'll need to peel it, halve lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- Chop the cucumber into quite tiny dice.
- Put the dice in a sieve or colander and spinkle with salt. Leave, covered, for about 30 minutes to drain off liquid.
- Put the cheese in a bowl and stir or whip until smooth.
- Add the mayonnaise, nutmeg and Tabasco, and stir until well mixed and smooth.
- Soften the gelatine in 1/2 of the chicken stock, and warm over gentle heat until stock is hot. Stir well, take off heat, and stir in rest of stock. Let it cool down a little while you do the rest.
- Drain the cucumber by shaking the sieve, and pat lightly with kitchen paper.
- Oil a mould which will hold about 4 cups of mixture.
- Stir or whip the cream-cheese mixture into the stock. Season with pepper and salt, and add the cucumber dice, chives and parsley. Fold in well.
- When the cucumber mixture starts to thicken, whip the cream until soft peaks form, and fold into the mixture.
- Add the lemon juice and stir in well.
- Pour into the oiled mould, and leave in refrigerator to set, 6 hours or overnight.
- Turn out on a pretty plate, on shredded lettuce, or serve with a border of juicy jumbo shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 487.8, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5
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Dandre Washington
[email protected]This mousse is delicious and refreshing. I love the unique cucumber flavor.
Aashish Hamal
[email protected]I love this mousse! It's so light and fluffy, and the cucumber flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chiedozie Ogbodo
[email protected]This mousse is a great way to use up extra cucumbers. It's also a refreshing and healthy snack.
Fredrick Owenga
[email protected]This mousse is delicious! It's so light and fluffy, and the cucumber flavor is perfect. I love that it's also a healthy snack. I'll definitely be making this again.
Glummi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy snacks, and this cucumber mousse fits the bill perfectly. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumber flavor is really unique. I'll definitely be making this again.
LawnMoeJoe
[email protected]This cucumber mousse is a great way to use up extra cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack or appetizer. I love the addition of fresh herbs, which give it a nice pop of flavor.
Matthew Pollett
[email protected]I made this mousse for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so light and refreshing, and the cucumber flavor is really unique. I will definitely be making this again.
Khuram Qamar
[email protected]This is the best cucumber mousse I've ever had! It's so light and fluffy, and the cucumber flavor is perfect. I love that it's also a healthy snack. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Alfredo Fernandez
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cucumber mousse is surprisingly delicious. It's light and fluffy, with a refreshing cucumber flavor. I served it with a lemon-herb vinaigrette, and it was a perfect summer dish.
Holly Schweitzer
[email protected]This cucumber mousse is a delightful and refreshing appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The mousse is light and airy, with a delicate cucumber flavor. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill, and it was a hit with