Chicken-Liver Mousse Recipe

Name: Chicken-Liver Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken livers; 13 dry white wine; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons Cognac; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 6 tablespoons butter, cut into 10 pieces; 1 cup heavy cream; Butter for greasing the ramekins; Creamed tomato sauce (see recipe)

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken livers
13 dry white wine
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Cognac
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 10 pieces
1 cup heavy cream
Butter for greasing the ramekins
Creamed tomato sauce (see recipe)

1
Pick over the chicken livers.
2
Discard any black spots and connecting membranes.
3
Put the livers in a bowl and add the wine.
4
Set aside and let stand one hour.
5
Drain.
6
Put the livers into the container of a food processor or electric blender and add the salt, pepper, Cognac and nutmeg.
7
Start blending while adding the pieces of butter, a few at a time.
8
Gradually add the cream.
9
There should be about four cups.
10
Butter eight ramekins or individual baking dishes, each with a volume of about 10 or 11 tablespoons.
11
Pour an equal portion of the mixture into each ramekin.
12
Cover each closely with clear plastic wrap and arrange the ramekins on one or two steamer racks.
13
Bring water to the boil in the bottom of a steamer.
14
Place the steamer rack or racks over the water and cover closely.
15
Steam 10 minutes.
16
Immediately turn off the heat.
17
Let the ramekins stand 15 minutes.
18
To unmold, run a knife around the custard.
19
Invert the ramekins, one at a time, over individual serving plates.
20
Serve with creamed tomato sauce.

543

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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: 1 pound chicken livers, 13 dry white wine, Salt to taste, if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 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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