Cucumber Mousse And Dill Shrimp Bites

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    16 bites

  • Calories

    95 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Australian

Cucumber Mousse And Dill Shrimp Bites

Cucumber Mousse and Dill Shrimp Bites feature a light, creamy mousse combining cucumber, cream cheese, sour cream, and gelatin set into bite-sized portions. Seasoned with fresh dill, celery salt, and black pepper, the mousse offers a refreshing flavor that pairs elegantly with cooked shrimp placed atop small bread slices. This appetizer showcases a delicate texture and a blend of bright herbal and creamy notes.

Description

The preparation starts with dissolving gelatin in a mixture of white wine vinegar and sugar, which is then combined with a cucumber puree created by processing peeled cucumber chunks with cream cheese and sour cream. Fresh dill and seasoning complete the mousse, which is chilled in mini muffin tins until set, resulting in a smooth and slightly firm texture.

The bites are served by placing the set mousse on toasted bread slices and topped with cooked shrimp and dill sprigs. The vinegar adds a gentle acidity balancing the richness of cream cheese and the freshness of cucumber, while the dill complements the seafood topping.

This appetizer is suitable for cooling before service and requires careful removal from molds to maintain shape, with silicone molds or metal tins needing different techniques to release the bites intact.

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Ingredients

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  • 5 tablespoon white wine vinegar (see note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powder see note 2
  • teaspoon caster sugar super fine sugar
  • 1 cucumber large, continental/english/hot house variety
  • 1 cup cream cheese (at room temp)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon dill fresh
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt (or table salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray
  • lices bread
  • 16 Shrimp cooked, shelled
  • dill fresh sprigs

Instructions

  1. Pour the white wine vinegar and sugar into a small ramekin and stir to dissolve.
  2. Sprinkle the gelatine over the top and then heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds to ensure it dissolves.Stir it well. And set aside to cool whilst you prepare the mousse base.
  3. Trim the top and bottom of the cucumber and then peel it in alternating lines so that you have stripes of skin.
  4. Cut the cucumber into into chunks whizz in a food processor (or blender) until you have a rough puree. 
  5. Add cream cheese and pulse for 10 seconds. Add the sour cream and blitz again until well combined. (Scape down the sides as needed)
  6. Add in the gelatine mixture and pulse to combine.
  7. Add the  fresh dill and seasoning and give it a final pulse to combine. Taste your mousse - you might need additional salt as celery salts vary in saltiness.
  8. Spray your mini muffin tins with a neutral flavoured oil and then carefully spoon the mixture into the holes.
  9. Chill 4 hours or overnight. 

To make the toast rounds

  1. Place the bread in the toaster on low and toast at least twice until lightly coloured and quite crispy.Use a cookie cutter to cut small circles from the bread (I get 4 from each slice) To ensure your circles are about the same size as your mousse place the cookie cutter over one of the holes of your tin. You want them to be similar sized.

To Serve

  1. Remove the mousse from the fridge and then run a thin knife around the outsides of the mousse and check that each dome is loose. (see note 3)Place a sheet of cooking paper over the top of your muffin tin and then top with a chopping board. Quickly invert the tin. The mousse should come slide out easily. (See notes for trouble shooting this step)
  2. Use a flat knife to carefully lift each mousse bite onto a toast round and then top with a shrimp and a sprig of dill.

Notes

  • Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative to white wine vinegar.
  • If using gelatin sheets, 4 sheets equal 1 tablespoon of powdered gelatin.
  • For silicone molds, gently push from the bottom to remove bites; in metal tins, use a small knife to ease the edges before lifting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 95kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 209mg (9%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 255IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 95kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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