Foie Gras Mousse on Brioche With Apple Wedges

By
Brett Moore
Brett Moore
Brett Moore
Before becoming a food writer, Brett Moore earned a culinary degree and worked as a professional chef.
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Updated on 07/21/21
Black plate with foie gras and bread and apple slices with wine and forks in the background

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings

This very simple recipe combines the luxurious fattiness of foie gras with the tartness of apple brandy. It is a divine combination that is sure to be a party favorite.

The cheaper Grade B foie gras is perfectly suitable for this recipe. You may even use the canned foie gras, although there is a definite loss in flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh foie gras, Grade B, cut into 1-inch pieces, vein removed

  • 1/4 cup Pomme de Vie, apple brandy

  • 8 ounces (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, soft, at room temperature

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 loaf brioche

  • 1 apple

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Heat up a nonstick pan until it is very hot. Add the foie gras and sauté for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

  3. Put the foie gras into a food processor fitted with the chopping blade. With the processor running at a low speed, slowly add the brandy and softened butter.

  4. Continue to mix until it is a smooth consistency. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.

  5. Put the mixture into a serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

  6. Cut your brioche into slices, and toast it.

  7. Cut your apple into wedges.

  8. Serve your foie gras with the brioche slices and apple wedges.

  9. Enjoy.

Tip

For a more elegant presentation, use a cake piping bag ahead of time to swirl portions onto individual toasts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
495 Calories
43g Fat
22g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 112%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 433mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 2mg 8%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 115mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)