Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDudley's On ShortSmoked Salmon Mousse Recipe

Smoked Salmon Mousse Recipe

Inspired by Dudley's On Short
Time1h 15m
Serves6

Puff Pastry, Lemon Curd, Fresh Dill

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Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Lemon Curd

Method

Puff Pastry Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Puff Pastry

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes for your base (circles or squares).

  2. 2

    Egg Wash

    Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the puff pastry shapes to give them a golden color when baked.

  3. 3

    Bake the Pastry

    Place the pastry shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Smoked Salmon Mousse Preparation

  1. 4

    Blend the Mousse

    In a food processor, combine the smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 5

    Chill the Mousse

    Transfer the mousse to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Lemon Curd Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs until well combined.

  2. 7

    Cook the Curd

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10-15 minutes).

  3. 8

    Add Butter

    Remove from heat and stir in the cubed butter until completely melted and smooth.

  4. 9

    Cool the Curd

    Transfer the lemon curd to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it onto the surface), and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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