Caviar Mold

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand until softened.
2. 2
   Warm 1 cup sour cream over low heat, add gelatin and stir constantly until gelatin melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and add mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, sugar and hot pepper sauce, blending well.
4. 4
   Place caviar in strainer and rinse carefully with cold water.
5. 5
   Shake strainer to remove excess water.
6. 6
   Reserve 1 tablespoon caviar.
7. 7
   Add remaining caviar to sour cream mixture, stirring gently.
8. 8
   Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
9. 9
   Turn into greased 2-cup mold or into 8 to 10 small individual molds and chill until firm, about 3 to 4 hours.
10. 10
    Unmold on serving plate.
11. 11
    Place about 6 tablespoons sour cream on top of large mold or 1 tablespoon on each individual mold.
12. 12
    Place some of reserved caviar on top of sour cream.