CUCUMBER MOUSSE

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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

1 lb English cucumber
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon gelatin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon herbed seasoning salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup fresh cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice

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

Okoro John
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I've made this mousse several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


SAJIB GACU
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love this mousse and they don't even realize that they're eating cucumbers.


Absira Tade
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This mousse is perfect for summer parties. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Marian Labno
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this mousse. It was light and fluffy, and the cucumber flavor was very subtle.


Kato Amos
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Faucaleb
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I was looking for a light and refreshing dessert and this cucumber mousse fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and it was a big hit with my family.


Maryam Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.


Officer Rick
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I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mousse was light and airy, and the cucumber flavor was subtle but refreshing.


Asim Safdar
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This was a great recipe! I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for and it was still plenty sweet.


Lanon khan
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I've made this mousse several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Tirasha Crawford
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This mousse is perfect for summer parties. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Robbie Starrr
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this mousse. It was light and fluffy, and the cucumber flavor was very subtle.


Sobuj Nahar
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Tasin Bolod
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I was looking for a light and refreshing dessert and this cucumber mousse fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and it was a big hit with my family.


hussien fouad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.


Starboyadress
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I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mousse was light and airy, and the cucumber flavor was subtle but refreshing.


Chad Palmer
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This was a great recipe! I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for and it was still plenty sweet.


Craig Bazzell
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I've made this mousse several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


JamJam
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This cucumber mousse was a delightful surprise! It was light and fluffy, with a refreshing cucumber flavor. I served it as a first course at a dinner party and my guests loved it.