Christmas Avocado & Smoked Salmon Mousse

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🎄 Christmas Avocado & Smoked Salmon Mousse

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) smoked salmon, diced

Optional Garnishes (Highly Recommended)

  • Fresh dill or chives, chopped
  • Capers
  • Lemon zest
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Avocado Mousse

  • Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor or blender
  • Add lemon juice, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper
  • Blend until smooth and creamy
  • Taste and adjust seasoning

2️⃣ Fold in Salmon

  • Gently fold diced smoked salmon into the avocado mixture
  • Reserve a little salmon for garnish if desired

3️⃣ Chill

  • Cover and refrigerate 15–30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor

4️⃣ Serve

  • Spoon or pipe mousse into small glasses, verrines, or on toast points
  • Garnish with dill, capers, lemon zest, and smoked salmon

🌟 Serving Ideas

  • Serve with crackers, crostini, or blinis
  • Pipe into phyllo cups
  • Use as a sandwich or wrap spread

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Extra creamy: Add 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Lighter version: Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese
  • Spicy touch: Add a pinch of chili flakes or horseradish
  • Make-ahead: Prepare up to 4 hours ahead (press plastic wrap directly on surface)

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