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Cucumber Mousse Bites

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: Global Fusion
Calories: 32
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Base:
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • A pinch of salt
For the Mousse:
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Smoked paprika
  • Chopped parsley
  • Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Whisk or electric beater
  • Piping bag
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare Cucumbers:
  2. Wash and cut the cucumbers into thick 1-inch slices. Scoop out a shallow well in the center (don’t cut through). Lightly sprinkle with salt.
  3. Make the Mousse:
  4. In a bowl, whisk cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and fluffy. Add lemon juice, dill, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Fill the Piping Bag:
  6. Transfer the mousse into a piping bag with a star nozzle.
  7. Assemble:
  8. Pipe the mousse into the hollowed cucumber cups in a swirling motion.
  9. Garnish:
  10. Add a tiny pinch of smoked paprika or sesame seeds on top.
  11. Chill & Serve:
  12. Refrigerate for 30 minutes for best texture. Serve cold.

Notes

💡Notes
Want vegan? Replace cream cheese with cashew cream + vegan yogurt.
Add crushed walnuts for crunch.
Use Japanese cucumbers for extra crispness.