Cucumber Cups with Smoked Salmon Mousse

Summer is officially about to end and one of my favorite appetizers to serve over the summer was Cucumber Cups.  This is such a refreshing appetizer with endless possibilities of fillings.  I had some left over smoked salmon and that it would pair beautifully with the cucumber.  If you don't like cucumber you could easily pipe this on the cracker of your choice.  Indulge!

                                                       Photo courtesy of Maggie Filla

INGREDIENTS

2 cucumbers, peeled and cut into ¾ inch slices~ carefully scoop out center of each slice, leaving the bottom intact

8 oz. smoked salmon, flaked

8 oz. chive flavored whipped cream cheese (though regular would work too)

1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped

White pepper, to taste

1 clove of garlic, minced

Splash of lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.  Pulse repeatedly until all the ingredients are blended and the mixture is smooth.  Pipe mixture into cucumber cups and garnish with fresh dill.