Tuna Pâté
Tuna pâté is a creamy, savoury starter made with tinned tuna, cornichons, tomato passata and evaporated milk. The Thermomix TM7 blends everything into a silky, spreadable consistency in minutes, without lumps or messy hand-mixing. Ideal as an appetiser on toast, in a lunchbox or at a party buffet, this quick spread delivers rich flavour with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Tuna Pâté with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those quick starter recipes that turns humble store-cupboard ingredients into an elegant appetiser without any fuss. If you have been searching for a tuna pâté recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this version shows exactly why the TM7 excels at spreads: tinned tuna in oil, briny cornichons, evaporated milk and tomato passata are blended into a velvety, spoonable consistency that no hand mixer achieves so evenly. The bread thickens the mixture naturally, while a gently heated egg binds it into a firm pâté that slices cleanly after chilling. Serve it as a party starter on melba toast, pack it into a lunchbox for a protein-rich snack, or offer it at a festive buffet where guests can help themselves. The whole preparation happens in one mixing bowl, so washing up stays minimal and you can focus on presentation and garnishing.
Preparation tips
- Drain the tinned tuna well before adding it to the mixing bowl, otherwise the pâté becomes too loose and watery. Reserve a splash of the olive oil to loosen the mixture afterwards if it firms up too much in the fridge.
- Chill the pâté in a small loaf tin lined with cling film for at least a few hours so it keeps its shape when turned out. Garnish with extra chopped cornichons and a drizzle of olive oil just before serving.
- For a kid-friendly version, reduce the pepper and blend the cornichons very finely so no crunchy pieces remain. You can also replace the passata with a milder tomato purée if your children prefer a softer, less tangy flavour.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: replace the evaporated milk with an equal amount of oat-based cooking cream and use extra olive oil. The pâté remains silky and sets beautifully thanks to the binding egg and bread.
- Festive variation: add a spoonful of cognac, a pinch of smoked paprika and finely grated lemon zest to the tuna mixture. Serve in small glasses with dill cream for an elegant Christmas or New Year appetiser.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the tuna, bread and evaporated milk directly in the TM7 bowl ensures precise proportions for a pâté that sets perfectly every time.
- The TM7 chops the cornichons finely in seconds, distributing their briny tang evenly through the tuna without a cutting board.
- Gentle heating cooks the egg and passata mixture gradually, giving the pâté a firm yet creamy texture without curdling.
- Whipping the evaporated milk with the butterfly creates an airy lightness that makes this tuna spread noticeably fluffier than hand-mixed versions.
- Mixing all ingredients in one bowl produces a lump-free, silky pâté while saving you from washing multiple kitchen tools afterwards.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- cornichons
- tinned tuna in oil
- evaporated milk
- tomato passata
- white bread
- medium egg
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- water