
Sometimes I just wish dips weren’t just piled high in a dish.
You could adapt this idea to your favorite dip recipe,
This appetizer always gets loads of attention
how it would travel to a party
flavor options for this recipe
You can use canned shrimp in this recipe instead of crab, you can use canned or freshly cooked salmon, tuna from a can as well.
Add in some fresh dill to kick up the flavor a bit or your favorite herb to go with the item you choose (shrimp, tuna, salmon, or crab) any fish would do as well.
You can also add in some fresh lemon juice about a tablespoon would be plenty.
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- 1 can tomato soup
- 1 package cream cheese, regular or fat-free
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, regular or low fat or fat-free (or you can use mayonnaise if preferred)
- 1 onion diced (I prefer red, but use white if that's all I have)
- 2 packages plain gelatin
- 10-12 oz canned lump crabmeat (drained)
- wax paper to cover molds
- *Have all items ready before beginning-the gelatin sets quickly
- if you forget to chop the onion and try to do it later (believe me!)
- In a medium saucepan, you will be constantly stirring with a whisk or wooden spoon.
- Heat the tomato soup (do not add water)
- add gelatin and makes sure there are no lumps
- bring to a boil
- add cream cheese, yogurt, and onion
- once everything is heated,
- remove from heat and stir in crab.
- Place mixture in the mold sprayed with an oil spray for easy release.
- Place wax paper to cover dip.
- Refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight.
If you have another creamy style dip you’d like to make it into a mold. Just heat the cream portion and add the gelatin, then add the remaining ingredients and put in a prepared mold, refrigerate. Then unmold and serve.
I really do love dips so be sure to check out some of my other popular appetizer recipes below.
- Fried Ravioli with Feta Basil Dip
- Texas Egg Rolls
- Prosciutto and Cantaloupe
- Crab Dip
- Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons
Haniela says
This looks so wonderful and welcoming. I absolutely adore the idea. thanks for sharing.
Kel says
You make it look so easy. I think I;m going make your dip, but the molding may be a little over my head! 🙂
Pam says
Yum! It sounds delicious and I love that mold! You make it look very easy! Way to go!
Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
Love the mold! My mom has a similar one that she loves 🙂
Busy Working Mama says
Oh what a fun idea!
Lavender says
I’m with you, I have wondered many times, what was in the “dip” When ever I take anything to a party, I always write the ingredients down on a note card, that way, no one has to play the “What’s the green stuff in the dip” game:) Many years ago I bought these same fish molds, at a local Goodwill. I forgot I had them until now! Thanks for reminding me and I can’t wait to try your recipe~
Diana says
What cup size are these molds – and where did you originally purchase?
Diane says
The large fish holds 4 cups and the smaller one holds about 2 cups. I purchased them over 20 years ago in the kitchen section of a department store, they are available online. I searched for copper fish molds and there were plenty to choose from if you were looking for them.
C.A. says
Thank you Diane for the blast from the past. I made this dip all the time back in the late 80’s with shrimp, salmon, and of course crab, as you suggest. Its delicious, so much so, think I’ll make for my next gathering 🙂 Thanks again.
C.A.
Marie Claire says
Hi I like to make the crab dip can you please tell me what brand of tomato soup that was used . Thank you
Marie Claire says
I ve been looking for this recipe since 1980 no joke. thank you for the recipe . What brand of tomato soup do you use for the crab dip.
Diane says
I use campbell’s most of the time, but have used a store brand as well with good results as well. Hope it’s as good as you remember it to be 🙂
Rene says
your crab dip appetizer calls for a can of “cream of tomato soup” – I cannot find – only can find tomato soup – is there a substitute for the cream of tomato soup? Thank you
Diane says
Tomato soup is I believe how they now label it, years ago it used to labeled cream of tomato soup. The soup I use, Campbells or store brand of tomato soup is smooth and not chunky.
Rene says
Thank you!
Monica says
Could smoked salmon be substituted for the crab successfully? Maybe I’ll make a half recipe and play around with adding capers and dill.
Diane says
Yes, I’m sure you could add any type of fish you prefer or even shrimp I’ve made it with, and capers and dill sound great too. And you might like this recipe too https://www.createdby-diane.com/2017/07/smoked-salmon-mousse.html