Chicken Liver Pate Mousse Recipe

Name: Chicken Liver Pate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). chicken livers; 2 Tbsp (30 ml). butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 shallots, minced; 1 tsp (5 ml). unflavoured gelatin; 1/3 cup (80 ml) tawny port; 1/2 cup (125 ml) soft butter; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) quatre epice (see comments below); 1/8 tsp (1 ml) grated nutmeg; salt & pepper; 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream; 48 crisped crostini

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). chicken livers
2 Tbsp (30 ml). butter
1 onion, diced
2 shallots, minced
1 tsp (5 ml). unflavoured gelatin
1/3 cup (80 ml) tawny port
1/2 cup (125 ml) soft butter
1/4 tsp (1 ml) quatre epice (see comments below)
1/8 tsp (1 ml) grated nutmeg
salt & pepper
1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
48 crisped crostini

1
Clean livers and trim off all gristle.
2
Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, add diced onion and saut until soft.
3
Add minced shallots and saut for two minutes.
4
Add livers and saut over high heat until just stiff.
5
Soften gelatin in port and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
6
Put sauce in blender and add livers.
7
Blend until smooth; strain and let cool.
8
Cream the 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter in a small bowl.
9
Add spices and nutmeg and little by little add the liver puree.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.
11
Continue beating until light and fluffy.
12
Whip the cream and fold into the liver mixture.
13
Chill well.
14
Serve with crostini.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). chicken livers, 2 Tbsp (30 ml). butter, 1 onion, diced, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Liver Pate 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 Pate Mousse

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