Description
Indulge in the luxurious combination of creamy egg mousse and smoky salmon atop a crisp crostini. The rich, velvety texture of the mousse contrasts beautifully with the crunchy bread, while the delicate flavors of dill and lemon elevate each bite to a new level of sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Egg Mousse:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Topping:
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While the crostini are baking, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the eggs, cool them under cold running water, and peel.
- In a blender, combine the peeled eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the egg mousse to a piping bag or a bowl for easy serving.
- Once the crostini are cool, pipe or spoon the egg mousse onto each slice, then top with a piece of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the egg mousse and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Store leftover crostini in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but they are best enjoyed fresh.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini with mousse and salmon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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