Best 11 Chicken Liver Mousse Recipes

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Chicken liver mousse is a delectable and luxurious appetizer or spread that is sure to impress your guests. Made from finely blended chicken livers, butter, cream, and seasonings, this mousse has a smooth, creamy texture and a rich, savory flavor. It is often served with crackers, bread, or vegetables, and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches or tartlets.

In this article, we will provide you with two delicious chicken liver mousse recipes. The first recipe is a classic French mousse, made with shallots, garlic, and cognac. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, made with dried cranberries and pistachios. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped tart apple
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 pound chicken livers, cleaned
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over low heat, melt the butter and cook onion, apple, and thyme, covered, until apples soften. Remove lid and increase heat to medium add the livers and cook until firm and still pink inside. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Add the pepper, salt, and brandy and puree in a food processor; then chill, covered. Meanwhile whip the heavy cream to medium peaks. Fold into cooled, pureed liver mixture. Serve chilled.

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



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Provided by Kristen Kish

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads, project, appetizer

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces chicken livers, cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry
Salt, pink peppercorns, for seasoning
Grapeseed oil or canola oil, for searing
1 shallot, finely minced
4 sprigs thyme, leaves only
1 teaspoon chopped marjoram
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon cognac
¼ cup heavy cream, warm
¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Season chicken livers with salt and freshly ground pink peppercorns.
  • Heat a large sauté pan coated with oil over medium heat. Add chicken livers and sear lightly on one side. Immediately add the shallots, thyme and marjoram. Continue to cook together for 2 minutes or so. Flip the livers and sear for an additional 1½ to 2 minutes until the livers are firm and pink in the center. Add lemon zest and cognac, and cook until it is nearly dry.
  • Transfer immediately to a blender, pour in the cream and blend on medium speed, gradually adding the butter. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Pour mixture into ramekins or jars. Cover with plastic wrap, lightly pressing the wrap to the surface of the mousse so that it doesn't oxidize. Chill in the refrigerator until set, roughly 4 to 6 hours. This can be made a day in advance if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Egg     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cognac/Armagnac     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy
6 oz chicken livers, trimmed (3/4 cup)
5 large egg yolks
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Several bay leaves (preferably fresh; see cooks' note, below)
Accompaniments: crackers or toasted baguette slices; flaky sea salt; cornichons
Special Equipment
a 2 1/2- to 3-cup ovenproof crock or terrine

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook shallot in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from heat and carefully add Cognac (use caution; if Cognac ignites, shake skillet), then boil until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender and add livers and yolks, then purée until smooth. Add milk, flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice and blend until combined. Pour into crock, skimming off any foam.
  • Put crock in a larger baking pan and bake in a water bath until mousse is just set and a small sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Arrange bay leaves decoratively on top of mousse. Skim froth from butter, then spoon enough clarified butter over mousse to cover its surface, leaving milky solids in bottom of saucepan.
  • Chill mousse completely, uncovered, about 4 hours. Bring to room temperature about 1 hour before serving.

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 pound fresh chicken livers, trimmed and patted dry
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 shallots, sliced
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and chopped
3 large fresh thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish
3 whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1/4 cup pear brandy
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar or Balsamic Syrup
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Clarified Butter, melted
Maldon sea salt, for serving
Red Onion and Golden Raisin Jam, for serving
Toasts or fruit and nut bread slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Season livers with salt and pepper; add to skillet and cook, turning once, until just cooked through (liver may be slightly pink inside), about 4 minutes per side. Remove livers from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add another tablespoon butter to skillet. Add shallots and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pears, thyme, cloves, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adding water as necessary to prevent burning, until pears are soft and easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; uncover and add brandy, scraping up browned bits at bottom of skillet to deglaze. Remove thyme and cinnamon sticks from skillet and discard.
  • Cut remaining 5 tablespoons butter into small cubes. Transfer remaining contents of skillet to the bowl of a food processor along with chicken livers, cream, vinegar, nutmeg, and cut butter. Process until mixture is very smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Strain chicken liver mousse through a fine mesh sieve, using a spatula to push mousse through sieve. Transfer to a jars and top each with a sprig of fresh thyme. Add enough clarified butter to top of chicken liver mousse to form a thin film, about 1/16 of an inch; cover and transfer to refrigerator to chill. Keep chilled until ready to serve, up to 1 week. Serve with sea salt, jam, and toasts.

TRUFFLED CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 8h30m

Yield 1 large or 4 small ramekins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds fresh chicken livers, fat and membranes trimmed
1 cup whole milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces white truffle butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra sprigs
3 to 4 tablespoons melted duck fat or clarified butter
Crackers or toast triangles, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken livers and milk in a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Drain the livers and discard the milk.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a medium (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the chicken livers and thyme and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning with tongs to cook evenly, until they're lightly browned on the outside but still raw inside. Add the Cognac, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the livers are cooked but still very pink inside. (If they're overcooked, the pate will be dry.) Pour the contents of the pan into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pulse the processor until the chicken livers are almost smooth. Dice the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and add to the bowl. Add the truffle butter and process until smooth. Add the parsley and pulse just to incorporate.
  • Pour the mousse into one large or four small (8-ounce) ramekins. Pour a thin layer of melted duck fat or clarified butter on each mousse and place whole parsley sprigs on top. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving with crackers or warm toasts.

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



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A rich, custardlike mousse is included on the paté plate with high success at La Boucherie. Liver loves bacon, so fry a few pieces and enjoy this highly palatable first course. -Matthew Lawrence, Vashon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 bay leaves
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 pound chicken livers
1 tablespoon brandy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the water, onion, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and garlic. Bring to a boil; add chicken livers. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs; drain., Transfer liver mixture to a food processor; add the brandy, salt and pepper. Cover and process until livers are coarsely chopped. Gradually add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, processing after each addition until smooth. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE MIRABELLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 people as a hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound chicken livers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Quatre Epices (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
4 sage leaves
2 shallots, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon Cognac
1/3 cup port
1/3 cup marsala
8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons whole cloves

Steps:

  • Clean the chicken livers of any bile residue, cut out the nerves, and season them with salt and pepper and the quatre epices.
  • Put the grapeseed oil into a large hot skillet and add the livers, sage, shallots, garlic and thyme. Toss the mixture well and cook over moderately high heat until the livers are medium rare. Add the Cognac, flambe the mixture, tossing it well, and transfer it to a sieve set over a bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.
  • Add the port and marsala wines to the skillet and deglaze the pan, stirring well. Reduce the liquid by three-fourths and transfer to a small bowl.
  • When the livers are cold, transfer them to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the reduced wine and softened butter and pulse to combine. Taste for seasonings.
  • Force the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, transfer it to a small terrine lined with plastic wrap and refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap. The mousse is ready to serve when it is fully chilled.
  • Serve the mousse with cornichons and toasted sliced French bread. The mousse makes a perfect hor d'oeuvre for cocktails.
  • In a spice or coffee grinder, grind the spices to a powder and store it in a small sealed container.

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE WITH RIESLING-THYME GELéE



Chicken Liver Mousse with Riesling-Thyme Gelée image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Wine     Appetizer     Christmas     Thyme     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

Mousse:
1 pound chicken livers, cleaned
4 cups milk, divided
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Gelée and toasts:
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup sweet (Auslese) Riesling
Fresh thyme sprigs or leaves (optional)
16 1/4"-thick slices white sandwich bread, each cut into 4 triangles
Melted unsalted butter
Special Equipment
Small (2-4-ounce) glass jars or bowls

Steps:

  • For mousse:
  • Mellow the flavor of the chicken livers by placing them in a glass bowl with 2 cups milk. Cover; chill for 2 hours. Drain; discard milk. Return livers to same bowl, add the remaining 2 cups milk, cover, and chill for 2 more hours (or overnight). Drain; discard milk and rinse livers. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add livers, increase heat to medium, and cook, turning once, until livers are firm but still pink inside, about 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in Calvados. Return to heat; cook until Calvados is reduced by half, about 30 seconds. Discard thyme.
  • Transfer liver mixture to a food processor; add 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Process until smooth. With processor running, add remaining butter by tablespoonfuls until all butter is incorporated. Transfer mousse to prepared strainer. Using a rubber spatula, press mousse through strainer. Rinse and dry strainer, then strain mousse again, discarding solids in strainer. Divide among small jars. Chill until firm, 1-2 hours.
  • For gelée and toasts:
  • Place 1/4 cup water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Microwave gelatin mixture until gelatin dissolves and mixture becomes clear, about 30 seconds. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Stir in wine.
  • Spoon gelée over mousse in jars, forming a 1/4" layer (not all gelée may be used). Top each jar with thyme sprigs or leaves, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until gelée is set, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange bread triangles on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • Let mousse soften slightly at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving with toasts.

CHICKEN-LIVER MOUSSE



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Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Makes 3 half-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 (1-cup) canning jars
1 pound chicken livers
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced sweet white onions
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 star anise
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon Cognac or aged rum
1/4 pound butter, cool but not cold, cut into medium chunks
Sliced and toasted bread
Pickled cherries

Steps:

  • Clean and dry the canning jars.
  • Trim the sinew and any green patches from the livers. Rinse and dry them on paper towels.
  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until very hot. Sauté the livers, letting them caramelize on one side before flipping them. (If the pan threatens to smoke or blacken, immediately lower the heat; otherwise the juices will become too bitter to use.) When the livers are well browned but medium-rare inside, about 4 minutes, turn off the heat and transfer them to the bowl of a food processor. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1?8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and sweat the onions, shallots, garlic, thyme and star anise over low heat, covered, until soft, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat and deglaze the pan with the vinegar and Cognac or rum until evaporated. Discard the star anise and transfer the onion mixture to the food processor.
  • While the onions are still warm, purée with the livers and butter until smooth. Taste, adding more salt, pepper or vinegar as needed.
  • Transfer to the jars. Wipe the inside lip of the jars clean with a damp cloth. Slowly pour enough olive oil over the mousse to just cover. Screw on the lids. Let cool before moving the jars to the refrigerator, where they can keep for a few days. Serve chilled with toasted, sliced bread and sweet-and-sour cherries.

MOUSSE DE FOIE DE VOLAILLE - CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



Mousse De Foie De Volaille - Chicken Liver Mousse image

This is a French mousse sort of chicken liver pate. The blender and the milk give it its lightness. Use a white Port, if you can.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 6 ramekins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken liver
1 cup milk, boiling
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup port wine
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Put the chicken liver, shallots, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, and whizz this until it is very finely chopped.
  • Add the 2 eggs. Blend this in to further smooth everything.
  • Once the mixture is nicely blended, add the very hot to boiling milk, and mix this on a low speed. The mousse will become a light color.
  • Add now the allspice and the Port, and blend this in nicely.
  • Divide this mixture into 6 ramekins. Put the ramekins in a pan to which you add 1/2" or so of water, and put this into a preheated 400F oven for about one half hour.
  • You know it's done when it is firm, like a cooked cake.
  • You can serve this cold as a pate, but also warm on grilled, thin white toast upon which you have spread an onion marmalade.
  • The yield is difficult to talk about, because some people will eat the content of the ramekin, whereas others are happy with just a few slices!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 337.8, Sodium 195.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 16.3

SPICED CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE



Spiced Chicken Liver Mousse image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 35m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 to 8 tablespoons chicken or duck fat, or clarified butter
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound chicken livers, connective tissue removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and slivered
1/4 cup amontillado sherry
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons fat in a 12-inch skillet. Add mustard, cardamom and cumin and sauté until spices sizzle and are fragrant. Add livers and sauté over medium-low heat, turning, until cooked but still pink inside, about 10 minutes. Remove livers from pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons fat, onion and ginger to skillet and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sherry, simmer about 5 minutes until somewhat reduced, stir in cream and cook until it starts to thicken. Transfer livers and contents of skillet to food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon mousse into a crock or bowl and smooth the top. Melt 2 tablespoons remaining fat and pour onto surface of mousse. Use an additional tablespoon of fat if needed to cover the surface. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Scrape fat off before serving, or mix it into mousse.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 218, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 227 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality chicken livers. This will ensure that your mousse is flavorful and smooth.
  • Soak the chicken livers in milk for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any bitterness and make the livers more tender.
  • Cook the chicken livers gently. Overcooking will make them tough and dry.
  • Use a food processor or blender to purée the chicken livers until they are very smooth. This will help to create a light and airy mousse.
  • Season the mousse to taste. You can use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices to taste.
  • Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help it to set and develop its flavor.
  • Serve the mousse with crackers, bread, or vegetables. You can also use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

Chicken liver mousse is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken livers, and it can be made ahead of time. With its smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor, chicken liver mousse is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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