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Rich pâté layered with dried figs, goat cheese, toasted walnuts on brioche or gluten-free crackers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 7 oz duck or chicken liver pâté

→ Fruits

02 - 4.2 oz dried figs, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

03 - 2.8 oz soft goat cheese (chèvre), room temperature

→ Breads & Crackers

04 - 12 slices toasted brioche or gluten-free crackers

→ Nuts & Garnishes

05 - 1.4 oz toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

→ Condiments

07 - 2 tbsp fig jam (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place toasted brioche slices or crackers in an overlapping pattern on a large serving platter, creating a tapestry-like effect.
02 - Spread a generous layer of pâté evenly over each piece of bread or cracker.
03 - Top each pâté-covered piece with thinly sliced dried figs to ensure rich color contrast and even coverage.
04 - Dot small spoonfuls of goat cheese throughout the platter, nestling them among the figs and pâté layers.
05 - Scatter toasted walnuts over the assembly for added texture and nutty flavor.
06 - Drizzle fig jam if desired and garnish the platter with fresh thyme sprigs.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to savor the layered combination.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to grace a dinner party, but honestly takes less time than most people spend choosing what wine to serve.
  • The layers feel luxurious on the palate—creamy pâté, sweet figs, tangy cheese, all in one bite.
  • You can prep everything ahead and simply arrange moments before guests arrive, which means you're actually relaxed when they show up.
02 -
  • Cold goat cheese won't spread and will break apart on the brioche; letting it sit out for thirty minutes changes everything about how this comes together.
  • If your brioche isn't actually toasted and crisp, it becomes a soggy vehicle for disappointment; that step is not optional even though it sounds simple.
03 -
  • Prep everything except the final assembly up to four hours ahead, then arrange just before guests arrive so the brioche stays crisp and the whole platter looks fresh.
  • If you're making this for a larger crowd, consider doubling the recipe but keeping it on a longer, narrower platter so people can reach different sections and nothing gets picked over unevenly.
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