Cucumber Canapés with Smoked Salmon Mousse Recipe
Delightful and elegant cucumber canapés filled with a creamy smoked salmon mousse, flavored with fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic. Perfect for appetizers or party snacks, these bite-sized treats combine refreshing cucumber with rich smoked salmon mousse for a sophisticated yet easy-to-make dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 30 canapés (depending on number of cucumber slices) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Smoked Salmon Mousse
- 150g / 5 oz smoked salmon
- 150g / 5 oz cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
- 2 tbsp / 30g sour cream
- 2 tbsp / 40g mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (or substitute chives)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For the Cucumber Canapés
- 3 long cucumbers (Telegraph / English) or 6 standard cucumbers
- Extra dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Mousse: Place smoked salmon, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Blitz until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even mixture.
- Chill the Mousse: Fit a piping bag with a wide star tip nozzle (about 1.5-2cm / 0.6 – 0.75″ wide). Transfer the mousse into the piping bag and refrigerate for 5 hours to allow it to firm up for easier piping.
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers into 1.5cm (0.6″) thick rounds. Use a small melon baller or a teaspoon to carefully scoop out a small well in the center of each slice to hold the mousse.
- Assemble the Canapés: Pipe the chilled smoked salmon mousse into each cucumber well using the piping bag. Garnish each canapé with a sprig of fresh dill on top.
- Serve: Arrange the canapés on a serving platter and add lemon slices on the side. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, creamy flavors at their best.
Notes
- Note 1: Use good quality smoked salmon for the best flavor.
- Note 2: Philadelphia cream cheese works well due to its creamy texture and mild taste.
- Note 3: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if smoked salmon is already salty.
- Note 4: Long Telegraph or English cucumbers are preferred since they have fewer seeds and thinner skin; substitute with standard cucumbers if unavailable.
Keywords: smoked salmon mousse, cucumber canapés, appetizer, party snack, no cook, easy appetizer, dill, lemon
