Walnut Liver Pate Recipe

A great party appetizer.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 2 ounces shelled walnuts
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 to 5 ounces liverwurst
• 2 tablespoons cognac
• 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried tarragon
• Finely chopped parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Boil walnuts, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and, shaking pan often, roast for 15 minutes.
3. Cool and chop finely.
4. Beat cream cheese and liverwurst and blend in cognac, tarragon and walnuts, mixing well. Mound on a serving plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
5. Encircle pâté with finely chopped parsley.
6. Serve with toast points, crackers or French bread.