Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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