Foie Gras Lollipops Recipes

Steps:

• To make the caramelized onions: To a pan over medium-low heat, add the onions and olive oil and cook slowly until caramelized, about 40 minutes. Add the maple syrup, mix and remove from the heat.
• To make the potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool. Pass the potatoes through a ricer, or mash them by hand. Set aside.
• To make the cherry glaze: Heat a pot over medium heat, and add the cherries, vanilla bean and port. Simmer over medium-low heat until saucy, 10 to 15 minutes.
• To make the croquettes: In a deep pot, heat the duck fat to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, mix the potatoes, butter, egg yolks, foie gras, caramelized onions, fleur de sel and pepper. Roll the mixture into balls (about the size of a golf ball), dip in the beaten egg and coat with panko. Fry the croquettes until golden, about 1 minute.
• Stab each croquette with a stick, dip in the cherry glaze and serve.

Steps:

• Arrange the lollipop sticks in the lollipop molds and place on a baking sheet. Set aside.
• Combine the sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and, without stirring, cook until the sugar is amber or until a candy thermometer reads between 300 to 310 degrees F (hard-ball stage), about 10 minutes (see Cook's Note*). Promptly remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the flavored extract.
• Work quickly, drop 1 teaspoon of the hot mixture into each lollipop mold. Reheat the mixture briefly over low heat if it starts to thicken. Let the lollipops cool for at least 15 minutes. Remove from molds and store in airtight containers or wrap individually.

Steps:

• Slice the foie gras in 1/2-inch thick section crossways. Lightly season with Calvados, salt and pepper. Place in saute pan over medium heat until a light golden brown color develops. Flip and repeat on other side taking care not to caramelize or over-cook the foie gras.
• Pack the foie gras in the a terrine pan, season, to taste if needed, cover with plastic wrap. Press with 1 or 2 pounds of evenly distributed weight on top and let set for 72 hrs.
• Remove from terrine by using a hot bath and cut into 1-inch squares. Round off with hands, roll and lightly pack in truffles of choice. Place on a lollipop stick and serve on a decorated platter.

Steps:

• Heat saute pan over medium heat add butter and sugar and heat until caramel forms. Add vinegar and plums. Cook until slightly thick. Reserve. Heat pan over high heat, slice foie gras 1/4 inch slices, and season with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. When cooked, place on a paper towel to drain. Place plums on plates and top with foie gras drizzle caramel around plate and serve.