Chicken-Liver Mousse with Raspberry Jelly

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Photo: Christopher Testani
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6

The richness of this creamy mousse is balanced nicely by an accompanying tart, crisp pickle; choose one or many.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

  • ½ red onion, minced (½ cup)

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

  • ½ pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • ¼ cup Marsala

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • ¼ cup Raspberry Jelly

  • Simple Crostini, for serving

  • Assorted Pickles, for serving

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high until foamy. Add onion, garlic, and sage; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken livers, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add Marsala and bring to a boil; cook 30 seconds, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until livers are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.

  2. Transfer livers with pan juices, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and cream to a food processor. Puree until silky, about 2 minutes. Pass mousse through a sieve to remove any lumps. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1 1/2-cup ramekin or bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.

  3. Remove mousse from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Just before serving, spoon jelly over top. Serve, with crostini and pickles.

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