Chicken Liver Pate with Currants

This chicken liver pate flavored with orange liqueur, currants, thyme, and allspice is an easy appetizer that will wow dinner guests.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 106 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ cup dried currants
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup butter, divided
• 2 pounds chicken livers, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place currants in a small bowl; cover with orange liqueur. Let soak until plump, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot butter until softened, about 1 minute. Add chicken livers; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Place remaining 3/4 cup butter, chicken liver mixture, heavy cream, thyme, and allspice in a food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in currants and orange liqueur. Season pate with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Divide pate among small ramekins. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.