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“Deliciously Decadent Keto French Snack – Truffled Chicken Liver Pâté with Herbed Crostini”

Discover this keto-friendly, advanced level French snack recipe, featuring a rich and decadent truffled chicken liver pâté served with crispy herbed crostini. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this gastronomic delight.

Time: Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 20 minutes - Total: 40 minutes (plus refrigeration time)
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: French, Keto

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken livers, cleaned
  • 8 oz unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp black truffle shavings
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh parsley and thyme, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices of keto bread, cut into triangles (for crostini)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Add chicken livers to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 7 minutes, or until browned.
  3. Deglaze the pan with white wine, then reduce by half.
  4. In a food processor, combine the cooked liver mixture with remaining butter and black truffle shavings. Pulse until smooth.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place keto bread slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, sprinkle herbs, and bake for 8 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Chef’s Insight

The use of black truffle shavings elevates this dish to new heights, adding a touch of luxury to the keto-friendly pâté.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a dinner party or special occasion.

Cultural or Historical Background

The French tradition of pâté and crostini is an elegant combination of flavors and textures that highlights the best of French cuisine.