Warm Pate Tart
From the Victorian Christmas Dinner of the Manassas Gourmet Club
Servings
6 - 8servings
Servings
6 - 8servings
Ingredients
  • 1 9" Unbaked Pie Shell
  • 3 - 4x 3/4ounce cans Liver Pate
  • 1/4cup Minced Onions
  • 2cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1Tbsp Brandy
  • 1/4tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2tsp Salt
  • dash Nutmeg
  • dash Cayenne Pepper
  • 1cup Swiss Cheese, finely grated
  • 1/3cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Prepare pie shell and refrigerate until ready to use. If using ready made, frozen shell, prick sides and bottom with a fork before baking
  2. In medium bowl, combine pate, onion, garlic, brandy and 1/4 tsp nutmeg and mix well
  3. Spread evenly over bottom of pie shell
  4. In medium bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt, dash nutmeg, and cayenne until well mixed
  5. Stir cheeses into egg mixture
  6. Pour egg-cheese mixture over pate
  7. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 - 45 minutes or until top is golden and firm when lightly presses with finger
  8. Let cool in pan on rack about 30 minutes.
  9. Serve warm, cutting into wedges