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Caviar Mold

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This classic Caviar Mold is a sophisticated and refreshing starter that showcases the briny pop of lumpfish or white fish caviar. The small pearls are suspended in a light, savory gelatin mixture enriched with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon and horseradish spice. It offers a delicate balance of creamy texture and firm bite, making it visually striking and deliciously complex. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as an impressive canap&# 195;© for special occasions, this chilled appetizer requires no cooking heat for the final assembly, ensuring the caviar remains fresh and vibrant. Serve on toast rounds or crackers for a luxurious bite.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 331.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This classic Caviar Mold is a sophisticated and refreshing starter that showcases the briny pop of lumpfish or white fish caviar. The small pearls are suspended in a light, savory gelatin mixture enriched with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon and horseradish spice. It offers a delicate balance of creamy texture and firm bite, making it visually striking and deliciously complex. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as an impressive canap&# 195;© for special occasions, this chilled appetizer requires no cooking heat for the final assembly, ensuring the caviar remains fresh and vibrant. Serve on toast rounds or crackers for a luxurious bite.
Ingredients
  • 1 Envelope Unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup Water
Directions
  1. 1
    Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the 1/4 cup of water and let it stand for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Warm 1 cup of sour cream over low heat in a small saucepan, just until lukewarm.
  3. 3
    Add the softened gelatin to the warm sour cream and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove the mixture from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons grated onion, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and a dash of hot pepper sauce until well blended.
  5. 5
    Place 4 ounces of caviar (lumpfish or white fish) in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse carefully with cold water.
  6. 6
    Shake the strainer gently to remove excess water from the caviar.
  7. 7
    Fold the rinsed caviar into the cooled gelatin-sour cream mixture, ensuring the pearls are evenly distributed.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  9. 9
    Pour the mixture into a rinsed mold or individual serving dishes.
  10. 10
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firmly set.
  11. 11
    Unmold onto a serving platter, garnish with parsley sprigs, and serve with toast rounds or unsalted crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 331.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 140.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 98.0g196%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, caviar, gelatin, mold, chilled, party, starter, lumpfish, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon, onion, canape, holiday, elegant, briny, refreshing, cold dish, entertaining, seafood
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