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Ham Mousse

Ham mousse is a soft, savory spread of cooked ham and cheese, perfect for filling bread or quick appetizers that impress your guests.
Recipe Ham Mousse
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Servings for 25 vol-au-vents

Ham Mousse: a name that speaks of good company, and a creamy ham mousse, soft and smooth, that wins everyone over, ideal for opening your holiday lunches or making get-togethers special all year long. If you’ve ever wondered how to make ham mousse that turns out perfectly, here is the ideal guide for a stress-free preparation that works even when you’re in a hurry. Its versatility makes it the heart of a tempting ham appetizer: you can spread it on crunchy crostini, fill tasty tea sandwiches or dress up golden vol-au-vents, but also serve it with a tasty pasta dish or offer a surprising ham mousse for crostini at your aperitivo parties.

The secret of this ham mousse recipe is using simple but flavorful ingredients: top-quality cooked ham, grated Parmigiano, soft butter and a dash of creativity. Great when you’d rather avoid cream, this ham mousse without cream is light yet still indulgent, ideal for pleasing both young and old. In just a few minutes, with the help of a food processor, you’ll make a quick ham mousse that’s always ready to enrich a holiday buffet without giving up authentic flavor.

Whether it’s Christmas or a brunch with friends, this easy ham mousse recipe will always be a hit: get ready for your guests to ask for seconds. If you want ideas to vary your menu, don’t miss other tasty bites such as the Ham and Mozzarella Bundles, the Potato Roll with Ham, or the flavorful Savory Muffins with Ham and Peas, perfect for your next buffet along with the Savory Bread Wreath, or to try in a Stuffed Piadipizza. Get your apron ready: today the real star will be your imagination.

Ingredients for 25 vol-au-vents

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Method

  1. To make the Ham Mousse, start by cutting the ham into pieces, then chop it in a food processor and add the grated Parmigiano, the softened butter and the milk. Blend everything until you have a smooth, lump-free cream.
  2. After letting the cream rest in the fridge for at least an hour, fill a piping bag with the mousse and pipe it onto slices of rustic bread. Transfer everything to a serving plate and bring it to the table. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

To give this already tasty recipe even more flavor, you can add some salt-packed capers and a tablespoon of brandy to the mixture.

Tips

Decorate the slices of rustic bread with cherry tomatoes and small sprigs of fresh herbs to make this recipe even more appealing and inviting.

Storage

You can keep the mousse in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. The bread slices topped with the ham spread, on the other hand, should be eaten right away.

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