Creamy Cucumber Mousse

Prep: 75 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Creamy cucumber mousse offers a refreshing blend of cucumbers, herbs, and creamy cheeses, perfect as a light appetizer or party dish for sophisticated entertaining.

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Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 c cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1 c sour cream
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 lb creamed cottage cheese
  • 1/4 c chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix cucumber, 1 tablespoon salt and 3 tablespoons vinegar, let stand one hour.
  2. Drain thoroughly.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves.
  5. Whisk gelatin into sour cream.
  6. Beat cream cheese with cottage cheese using an electric mixer.
  7. Gradually beat in sour cream mixture.
  8. Stir in cucumber, parsley, chives, onion, sugar, and remaining vinegar.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Pour into a lightly oiled 5-cup mold and chill until set, about 4 hours.
  11. Unmold and serve with crackers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

362 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.2g 40% DV
Total Fat 14.1g 18% DV
Carbs 47.3g 17% DV
Fiber 16.6g 59% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10125.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2539.5mg 54% DV
Cholesterol 29mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 957.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 212.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 344.3mg 26% DV
Iron 19.5mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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