Chicken Liver Mousse Recipe

Name: Chicken Liver Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 pound chicken livers, cleaned; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Toasted baguette slices, for serving; Sliced pickled red onions, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound chicken livers, cleaned
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup heavy cream
Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Sliced pickled red onions, for garnish

1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and thyme and cook until the onions are softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the chicken livers and cook until firm but still pink inside, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove the skillet from heat, add the salt, pepper and brandy, and deglaze the pan by stirring and scraping up the brown bits from the bottom; cool.
5
Remove the thyme stems from the skillet, transfer the chicken liver mixture to a blender, puree until smooth and transfer to a bowl.
6
In another medium bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip the heavy cream to medium peaks.
7
Fold the whipped cream into the liver mixture, taste and adjust the seasoning.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
9
Serve the mousse with toasted baguette slices and garnish with pickled onions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 pound chicken livers, cleaned, and more.

Yes, Chicken Liver Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken Liver Mousse

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