Ingredients
For 5 portions
1
Cucumber(s)
1
Red bell pepper(s)
2
Radishes
Toothpicks
For the pumpkin seed mousse
125g
QimiQ Classic, room temperature
250g
Low fat quark [cream cheese]
100g
Pepitas, coarsely chopped
80ml
Pumpkin seed oil
Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Chop approx 10 cm off both ends of the cucumber for the head and tail. Cut out the mouth and teeth (see photo) for the head, and a jagged edge for the tail.
- Carve eyes out of the radishes and attatch to the head with tooth picks. Use a strip of red bell pepper for the tongue and place in the mouth.
- Slice the remaining cucumber into 5 cm long slices and scoop out the seeds ensuring that the base remains intact.
- For the mousse, whisk QimiQ Classic smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Spoon the mousse into the cucumber cups and top with a triangle cut out of the red bell pepper. Arrange on a decorative platter.
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