Mom'S Pate

Name: Mom'S Pate
Ingredients: 1 chopped medium onion; 1 chopped garlic clove; 1 lb. butter; 2 lb. chicken livers; 1/4 c. brandy; 1 pt. whipping cream; salt and white pepper; 1/2 pureed truffle (optional); 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 chopped medium onion
1 chopped garlic clove
1 lb. butter
2 lb. chicken livers
1/4 c. brandy
1 pt. whipping cream
salt and white pepper
1/2 pureed truffle (optional)
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

1

Saute onion and garlic in 1/2 pound butter until softened. Add livers and saute until lightly browned but still rare.
2

Blend in batches (1/3 at a time).
3

Add remaining 1/2 pound melted butter, brandy, whipping cream, salt and pepper.
4

Strain through a fine sieve.
5

Add pureed truffle, if desired.
6

Pour into 1 1/2-quart terrine.
7

Chill. Serve with crackers or French bread.