Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Almond Cake

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The perfect mix of savory and sweet. Pair with Hungarian Tokaji 5 Puttonyos for a special treat!

Ingredients

Serves: 2

3/4 cup flour 

1/2 cup sugar 

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 

1 egg, lightly beaten 

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 

1/8 teaspoon salt 

Cooking spray 

2-3 ounces quince paste 

1 tablespoon hot honey  

Two 3 oz portions of foie gras, season with salt and pepper

1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, almond extract, and salt.

  2. Coat an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour batter in pan and spread into an even layer to cover the bottom.

  3. Bake until the edges of the cake turn golden brown, about 25 minutes.

  4. Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes and cut into squares.

  5. Warm quince and honey in a small pot over medium heat until it melts into a pourable syrup, about 3 minutes. Some quince pastes are thicker than others and may require you to mash it a bit.

  6. Turn on your oven fan and heat a stainless steel, aluminum, or cast-iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Gently place your pieces of foie gras in the skillet and sear for 45-60 seconds per side.

  7. Remove from skillet and rest on a paper towel-line plate for about 2 minutes.

  8. Place 2-3 almond cake squares on a plate and drizzle half the quince syrup on top. Lay your seared foie gras on top and garnish with rosemary and grilled orange slices. Repeat for second portion.

 
Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Almond Cake

Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Almond Cake

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Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min
The perfect mix of savory and sweet. Pair with Hungarian Tokaji 5 Puttonyos for a special treat!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, almond extract, and salt. 
  2. Coat an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour batter in pan and spread into an even layer to cover the bottom. 
  3. Bake until the edges of the cake turn golden brown, about 25 minutes. 
  4. Allow to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes and cut into squares. 
  5. Warm quince and honey in a small pot over medium heat until it melts into a pourable syrup, about 3 minutes. Some quince pastes are thicker than others and may require you to mash it a bit. 
  6. Turn on your oven fan and heat a stainless steel, aluminum, or cast-iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Gently place your pieces of foie gras in the skillet and sear for 45-60 seconds per side.
  7. Remove from skillet and rest on a paper towel-line plate for about 2 minutes. 
  8. Place 2-3 almond cake squares on a plate and drizzle half the quince syrup on top. Lay your seared foie gras on top and garnish with rosemary and grilled orange slices. Repeat for second portion.
 

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