Creamy Tuna Mousse
Elevate your appetizer spread with this elegant and irresistibly smooth Creamy Tuna Mousse. Featuring a blend of canned tuna in oil, softened cream cheese, and a splash of heavy cream, this dish achieves the perfect balance between richness and lightness. Fresh dill, capers, and a touch of lemon juice lend vibrant, zesty flavors, while a delicate gelatin base ensures a luxurious, spreadable texture. Prepared in just 20 minutes and chilled to perfection, this no-cook recipe is ideal for entertaining or adding sophistication to everyday snacking. Serve it with an assortment of crackers, toasted bread, or crisp veggie sticks, and watch it become the star of the table. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion where you want a show-stopping tuna spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams canned tuna in oil, drained
- 150 grams cream cheese, softened
- 50 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the unflavored gelatin powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water and set aside to cool slightly.
In a food processor, combine the drained canned tuna, softened cream cheese, and heavy cream.
Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Add the lemon juice, rinsed capers, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture in the food processor.
Pulse a few times until the ingredients are well combined and the capers are finely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly pour in the dissolved gelatin mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
Transfer the smooth mousse to a serving bowl or a smaller dish lined with plastic wrap if you want to unmold it later.
Cover the bowl or dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mousse is firm to the touch.
Before serving, optionally garnish with additional chopped dill or capers.
Serve with crackers, toasted bread slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2686 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.9 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
