Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLiholiho Yacht ClubDuck Liver Mousse Recipe

Duck Liver Mousse Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

banana bread, pineapple marmalade, pink peppercorn

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Ingredients

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Duck Liver Mousse

Banana Bread

Pineapple Marmalade

Garnish

Method

Duck Liver Mousse

  1. 1

    Prepare the duck liver

    In a pan, melt 50 grams of butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, cooking until soft but not browned.

  2. 2

    Cook the liver

    Add the duck liver to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Pour in the cognac and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blend the mousse

    Transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the remaining butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    Mold the mousse

    Pour the mousse into a serving dish or individual ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Banana Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat the oven

    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.

  2. 6

    Mix the dry ingredients

    In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 7

    Combine the wet ingredients

    In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

  4. 8

    Combine mixtures

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

  5. 9

    Bake the bread

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing.

Pineapple Marmalade

  1. 10

    Prepare the pineapple

    In a saucepan, combine diced pineapple, sugar, lemon juice, and water.

  2. 11

    Cook the marmalade

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the mixture thickens.

  3. 12

    Store

    Allow to cool before transferring to a jar. Refrigerate.

Assembly

  1. 13

    Plate the dish

    Spread a layer of duck liver mousse on a slice of banana bread, top with pineapple marmalade, and garnish with pink peppercorns.

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