Chef Royal :: Duck Liver Mousse

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy
• 6 ounces chicken livers, trimmed (3/4 cup)
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice