Fois Gras And Truffle Mousse

A silky, luxurious room-temperature mousse of pureed Grade A foie gras with cognac, cream, and finely chopped black truffles, served with toast points.

FrenchOtherIntermediate10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 1 lobe Grade A foie gras, room temperature (about 1.25 lbs)
  • 0.3 cup Cognac
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 oz black truffles, finely chopped
  • 12 each toast points, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add the foie gras and puree until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Cognac and cream. Process until smooth.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Remove from processor and fold in the chopped truffles.

  5. 5

    Spoon mousse into a porcelain 2-cup dish. Serve at room temperature with toast points.

Tags

frenchappetizeremeriltrufflemoussefoie-gras