Cucumbers with Tapenade Mousse Recipe

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Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base for this deliciously different appetizer. Piping the savory mousse-like filling onto each cucumber creates a stunning presentation.—Mary Brinkhaus, Bloomington, Minnesota

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Cucumbers with Tapenade Mousse Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 48 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup tapenade or ripe olive bruschetta topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Pitted Greek olives, optional

Directions

  • Peel strips from cucumber to create a decorative edge; cut cucumber into 1/4-in. slices. Blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, tapenade and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Pipe or dollop mousse onto cucumber slices. Garnish with olives if desired. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer (calculated without olive garnish) equals 23 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cucumbers with Tapenade Mousse in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p165

Tip

Crunchy Cucumbers

If you want the cucumbers in your salad to be cool and crunchy, just chill them overnight in ice water. You’ll be delighted with the results…and so will everyone else! —Ruby W., Bogalusa, Louisiana

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