Spikes of Foie Gras with Dried Fruits Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6-8 oz. of fresh foie gras
• 1/4 cup of dried apricots
• 1/4 cup of dried figs
• 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1 tbsp. of unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
2. Cut the foie gras into 1-inch cubes.
3. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the foie gras cubes.
4. Place the foie gras cubes into the refrigerator until it hardens (about 10 minutes).
5. Chop the dried apricots, figs, and cranberries into small pieces. Mix together in a medium-size bowl.
6. Add sliced almonds and honey to the bowl of mixed dried fruits. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
7. Remove the foie gras cubes from the refrigerator and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Spoon the mixture of dried fruits over each foie gras cube, creating spikes that are about 1/2 inch high.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the tops of the foie gras spikes are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the foie gras spikes cool to room temperature.
11. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan.
12. Arrange the foie gras spikes on a serving platter and drizzle the melted butter over each spike.
13. Serve with a glass of chilled white wine.

Verdict:

This Spikes of Foie Gras with Dried Fruits recipe is a tasty and exotic appetizer that has a divine taste and creamy texture. The combination of the rich and savory foie gras, the sweetness of dried fruits, and the nuttiness of the almonds blend perfectly. It is a meal that is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Serving Suggestions:

These spikes of foie gras with dried fruits can be served as an appetizer with some crusty bread or crackers. They can also be served as a side dish with a light green salad with citrusy vinaigrette or roasted winter vegetables.