Chicken Liver Parfait
Chicken Liver Parfait is a classic French starter made with chicken livers, butter, shallots, garlic, brandy and double cream. The Thermomix TM7 blends the livers into a velvety, spreadable texture with restaurant-quality precision. Ideal for dinner parties or festive occasions, it delivers silky richness without labour-intensive sieving.
About this recipe
Chicken Liver Parfait Thermomix TM7 style brings genuine French bistro elegance to your table with remarkably little effort. If you have been searching for chicken liver parfait recipes that deliver that professional, silky-smooth consistency without hours of sieving and manual blending, this is the one. The TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine sautés the shallots and garlic, heats the livers gently with brandy, and then blitzes everything with cooled butter and double cream into a velvety purée no whisk or food processor could match. The secret lies in precise temperature control: the livers cook just enough to stay pink and tender inside, which is exactly what separates a grainy pâté from a true parfait. Serve it as a chilled starter with toasted brioche or cornichons at a dinner party, Christmas gathering or festive buffet. Fresh thyme and a splash of brandy give the flavour depth, while the butter seals the top for beautiful presentation and up to a week of fridge storage.
Preparation tips
- Soak the chicken livers in milk for an hour before blending; this mellows any metallic edge and keeps the parfait delicately flavoured. Pat them thoroughly dry before sautéing so they sear rather than steam.
- Melt the extra butter gently and pour it over the chilled, set parfait to create a sealed layer. This keeps the parfait fresh in the fridge for several days and gives an attractive glossy finish for serving.
- For a milder family-friendly version, replace the brandy with apple juice or a splash of white grape juice. The shallots, garlic and thyme still provide plenty of savoury character without the alcohol.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free variation: swap the brandy for freshly squeezed orange juice with a pinch of grated nutmeg. The citrus brightness balances the rich chicken livers and butter beautifully, making it suitable for children and guests avoiding alcohol.
- Festive Christmas variation: add a pinch of ground cloves and a tablespoon of port instead of brandy, then decorate the butter seal with a sprig of fresh thyme and pink peppercorns for an elegant holiday buffet centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs the chicken livers and butter directly in the bowl for exact bistro-style ratios. [Built-in Scale]
- Precise control - The TM7 heats the shallots and garlic evenly, releasing their sweetness without any burnt bits. [Precise Control]. [Precision Control]
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the shallots uniformly fine so they melt invisibly into the silky parfait. [Fine Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends livers, double cream and butter into a velvety purée in seconds, no sieving needed. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Gentle melting - The Thermomix melts the sealing butter gently for a glossy protective layer over the parfait. [Easy Finishing]. [Safety]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- garlic cloves
- shallots
- unsalted butter
- chicken livers
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- brandy
- double cream
- fresh thyme