Smoked Trout Mousse on Pumpernickel

• 1 (4-ounce) piece smoked trout
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh or prepared grated horseradish
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 21 slices party pumpernickel, crusts trimmed
• Italian parsley, for garnish

1. Remove skin and bones from the trout.
2. Place cleaned trout in the bowl of food processor and chop until very fine.
3. With the machine running, add cream, pepper, lemon juice and horseradish.
4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add cream cheese.
5. Blend until well combined and smooth.
6. Using a rubber spatula, press mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps.
7. Refrigerate until ready to use.
8. Cut trimmed party pumpernickel in half, on the diagonal.
9. Using a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip, pipe 1 teaspoon mousse onto each bread triangle.
10. Garnish with sprig of Italian parsley.

trout, heavy cream, freshly ground pepper, lemon juice, horseradish, cream cheese, party pumpernickel, italian parsley

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/smoked-trout-mousse-on-pumpernickel-recipe.html (may not work)