Crab Mousse

Submitted by Cuisinart

"Mother always knows best. Mom used to make this on special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's an awesome recipe."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 small molds
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon plain gelatin (I use 1 packet of Knox original unflavored Gelatin)
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 8 ounces cooked crabmeat
• 1 cup minced celery (approx 2 stalks)
• 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (approx half a lemon)
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise

directions

1. 1. Dissolve gelatin in 3 tablespoons of warm water.
2. 2. Heat cream of mushroom (condensed) in medium-size saucepan.
3. 3. Add dissolved gelatin to cream of mushroom & cream chees until melted.
4. 4. Cool mixture.
5. 5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. 6. Pour into a medium-size mold or 2 small molds sprayed with Pam or vegetable oil.
7. 7. Chill until set (approximately 3 hours).
8. 8. Loosen mousse around edges of mold, place plate on top of mold, and invert to release the mousse.
9. 9. Garnish with fresh parsley annd serve with plain crachers.