Creamy Tuna Mousse

Indulge in the smooth, savory elegance of Creamy Tuna Mousse, a sophisticated appetizer perfect for entertaining or elevating your snack game. Made with rich canned tuna in oil and velvety cream cheese, this mousse is lightened with a touch of heavy cream and brightened by a splash of zesty lemon juice. Enhanced by the tangy bite of capers and the aromatic freshness of dill, this no-cook dish comes together effortlessly in just 20 minutes of prep time. A touch of unflavored gelatin ensures the perfect texture, making it ideal for spreading onto crackers, toasted baguette slices, or pairing with crunchy vegetable sticks. Whether you're hosting a party or simply enjoying it yourself, this creamy tuna spread is sure to impress with its delicate balance of rich flavor and refined presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the unflavored gelatin powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the drained canned tuna, softened cream cheese, and heavy cream.

Step 3

Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 4

Add the lemon juice, rinsed capers, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture in the food processor.

Step 5

Pulse a few times until the ingredients are well combined and the capers are finely chopped.

Step 6

With the food processor running, slowly pour in the dissolved gelatin mixture and blend until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Transfer the smooth mousse to a serving bowl or a smaller dish lined with plastic wrap if you want to unmold it later.

Step 8

Cover the bowl or dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mousse is firm to the touch.

Step 9

Before serving, optionally garnish with additional chopped dill or capers.

Step 10

Serve with crackers, toasted bread slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(462.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1110.6

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 336.1mg	0%
Sodium 2685.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 70.9g	0%

Vitamin D 400IU	0%
Calcium 185.8mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 668.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 3.8%