Follow these steps for perfect results
unsalted butter
melted
brioche bread
cubed, crusts removed
long toothpicks or small skewers
duck liver mousse or pate
cubed
blackberries
raspberries
unsalted butter
melted
onion
diced
Fuji apples
peeled, cored, and diced
mangoes
peeled and diced
Asian pear
peeled, cored and diced
orange
juiced
orange blossom honey
habanero pepper
halved and seeded
fresh mint
roughly chopped
duck breast
skin-on
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
egg whites
powdered sugar
fresh raspberries or blackberries
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Skim off foam from melted butter to clarify it.
Pour off clarified butter into a bowl, leaving milky liquid behind.
Toast brioche cubes in clarified butter until golden brown.
Skewer bread cube, mousse, and berries.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Sauté onion in butter until soft.
Stir in fruits and orange juice; cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in honey and habanero; simmer until fruit is tender.
Remove habanero pepper.
Season duck breast skinless side with salt and pepper.
Sear duck breast skin-side down in a hot oven-proof skillet until crispy.
Turn and roast in oven until medium-rare.
Rest duck breast before slicing thinly.
Slice duck breast into thin slices.
Fold each slice in half, spear on a toothpick and garnish with spoonful of chutney.
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
Place egg whites in a clean bowl over simmering water.
Whisk until fluffy and gradually add powdered sugar.
Beat until stiff peaks form.
Pipe meringue rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake meringues until light gold.
Cool meringues.
Skewer meringue and berry.
Expert advice for the best results
Make the clarified butter and fruit chutney ahead of time.
Ensure the duck breast skin is very dry before searing for maximum crispiness.
Be careful not to overbeat the meringue, or it will become runny.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Clarified butter, fruit chutney, meringues can be made 1-2 days ahead
Arrange skewers on a platter with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Serve as an appetizer at a cocktail party.
Pair with a crisp white wine.
Crisp and refreshing, complements the duck
Celebratory and pairs well with rich flavors
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Reflects classic French culinary techniques.
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