The Velvet Underground (Print Version)

Creamy pâté layered with sweet jams and crunchy nuts, garnished with fresh herbs and served with toasted baguette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pâté Base

01 - 7 oz smooth duck or chicken liver pâté

→ Jam Layer

02 - 4 tbsp fig jam
03 - 2 tbsp blackcurrant jam

→ Crunchy Surprises

04 - 1.8 oz roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
05 - 1.1 oz toasted walnuts, broken into pieces

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small baguette, thinly sliced and toasted (optional: gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks)
07 - Fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley), finely chopped, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread half of the pâté evenly onto the base of a shallow serving dish or individual ramekins.
02 - Dot half of both fig jam and blackcurrant jam over the pâté, swirling lightly for a marbled effect.
03 - Evenly scatter half the roasted hazelnuts and toasted walnuts over the jam layer, pressing gently to embed them slightly.
04 - Repeat layering with the remaining pâté, jams, and nuts to create a second layer, ensuring some nuts remain hidden beneath the surface.
05 - Smooth the top with a spatula and garnish with a few more chopped nuts alongside fresh herbs.
06 - Serve immediately alongside toasted baguette slices, gluten-free crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's deceptively simple yet tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, which means you can serve it without stress.
  • Every bite surprises—the creamy pâté, the jam's sudden sweetness, then that hidden crunch of nuts that catches you off guard.
  • Gluten-free options make it welcoming for almost any table, and it comes together in just fifteen minutes.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the quality of your pâté—it's the star, and a creamy, well-seasoned version makes the entire dish sing in ways a grainy one never will.
  • Let your ingredients be cold when you layer them, especially if you're making this ahead; warm pâté spreads too thin and loses its definition against the jam.
03 -
  • Toast your own nuts and walnuts right before assembling—the aroma alone signals care, and the flavor difference is worth those extra minutes.
  • Use a cold spatula or butter knife dipped in warm water when smoothing layers; it glides without dragging and keeps everything pristine.
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