MAGNOLIA'S WORLD: Monika's Smoked Trout Mousse

Monday, May 19, 2008

Monika's Smoked Trout Mousse

Serves 4-6

2 smoked trout filets

250 grs Philadelphia cream cheese

1/2 lemon juice - freshly squeezed

1/3 cup of heavy cream

Shred the filets in the mixer. Add the cream cheese and the lemon, then add the cream.

Taste for lemon juice. Refrigerate in mold for several hours.

Serve with cressonette or salad on toast.

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