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This smooth pâté can be set up in small jars for a more festive presentation up to 2 days ahead. A simple wine jelly topping—optional, of course— serves as both a conversation starter and a tart-sweet counterpoint to the rich mousse.

• 1 pound chicken livers, cleaned
• 4 cups milk, divided
• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 cup sweet (Auslese) Riesling
• Fresh thyme sprigs or leaves (optional)
• 16 1/4"-thick slices white sandwich bread, each cut into 4 triangles
• Melted unsalted butter
• Small (2-4-ounce) glass jars or bowls

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