What is compound butter? Compound butter is a mixture of softened or whipped butter with various sweet or savory flavor enhancer ingredients. These easy-flavored finishing butter recipes take meat, vegetables, fish, bread, etc., to a whole new level!😉🧈 Savory Compound Butter Combinations - Pairs well with grilled meats, vegetables, fish, or crusty bread.
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- Sage Butter Ingredients
- Meyer Lemon Butter Ingredients
- Jalapeno Lime Butter Ingredients
- Garlic Herb Butter Ingredients
- Basic Herb Butter Ingredients
- Cilantro Lime Butter Ingredients
- Cinnamon Maple Butter Ingredients
- Honey Orange Ingredients
- Nutella butter Ingredients
- Honey Butter Ingredients
- White Chocolate Butter Ingredients
- Chocolate Butter Ingredients
- Cinnamon Honey Butter Ingredients
- Fruit Preserves Butter Ingredients
- Brown sugar Butter Ingredients
- How to Make the Compound Butter
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Sage Butter Ingredients
- Butter: Unsalted butter that has been softened at room temperature. It's important to use unsalted butter in this recipe to control the amount of salt in the final product.
- Fresh Sage: A fragrant herb with a slightly bitter, earthy flavor. It's often used in savory dishes, particularly in Italian cuisine.
- Garlic: A pungent and flavorful ingredient that adds depth to the butter. It's been finely minced to blend easily into the butter.
- Lemon or Lime Juice: A small amount of citrus juice adds brightness and acidity to the butter, balancing out the richness of the butter and enhancing the flavor of the herbs.
- Lemon Thyme: A type of thyme with a lemony flavor and aroma. It pairs well with the other ingredients in this recipe and adds a fresh and bright note.
- Kosher Salt: A type of coarse salt often used in cooking. It adds flavor and helps to bring out the other flavors in the dish.
- Ground Black Pepper: A common spice that adds heat and depth to the butter. It's been ground finely to blend easily into the butter.
Meyer Lemon Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Meyer Lemons: The zest of two Meyer lemons, which is the outermost layer of the lemon rind. Meyer lemons are a sweeter and more fragrant variety than regular lemons.
- Dill: Half a bunch of dill, finely chopped. Dill is a slightly sweet and tangy herb that pairs well with fish, potatoes, and other vegetables.
- Lemon Thyme: Half a bunch of lemon thyme, a variety of thyme with a lemony flavor. It adds a bright and fresh note to the butter.
- Garlic: One clove of garlic, finely minced. Garlic adds a pungent and slightly spicy flavor to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A quarter teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste. Kosher salt has a coarser texture than table salt and is often used in cooking.
- Ground Black Pepper: A quarter teaspoon of ground black pepper adds heat and depth to the butter. It's been ground finely to blend easily into the butter.
Jalapeno Lime Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Jalapeno Pepper: Half a jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced very finely. Jalapenos are medium-spicy chili pepper that adds a bright and slightly spicy flavor to the butter.
- Lime Juice: One tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice adds acidity and brightness to the butter.
- Lime Zest: Half a teaspoon of lime zest, the outermost layer of the lime rind. Lime zest adds a fragrant and citrusy note to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A quarter teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste. Kosher salt has a coarser texture than table salt and is often used in cooking. It helps to bring out the other flavors in the butter.
Garlic Herb Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Roasted Garlic: Two cloves of roasted garlic smashed into a paste. Roasted garlic has a sweet and mellow flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in this recipe.
- Tuscan Seasoning: All-natural Tuscan seasoning, to taste. The specific brand used in this recipe is McCormick, but you can use any all-natural Tuscan seasoning blend you prefer. Tuscan seasoning typically contains a mix of rosemary, thyme, and oregano, along with garlic, onion, and black pepper.
Basic Herb Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Garlic: One clove of garlic, finely minced. Garlic adds a pungent and slightly spicy flavor to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A quarter teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste. Kosher salt has a coarser texture than table salt and is often used in cooking. It helps to bring out the other flavors in the butter.
- Ground Black Pepper: A quarter teaspoon of ground black pepper adds heat and depth to the butter. It's been ground finely, so it will blend easily into the butter.
- Fresh Herbs: Two to three tablespoons of fresh herbs, finely chopped. You can use any herbs, such as parsley, basil, rosemary, thyme, or chives. Fresh herbs add a bright and fresh flavor to the butter.
Cilantro Lime Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Garlic: One clove of garlic, finely minced. Garlic adds a pungent and slightly spicy flavor to the butter.
- Cilantro: Two to three tablespoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped. Cilantro has a bright and citrusy flavor that pairs well with the lime in this recipe.
- Lime Juice: Half a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice, adds acidity and brightness to the butter.
- Lime Zest: The zest of one lime, which is the outermost layer of the lime rind. Lime zest adds a fragrant and citrusy note to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A quarter teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste. Kosher salt has a coarser texture than table salt and is often used in cooking. It helps to bring out the other flavors in the butter.
- Ground Black Pepper: A quarter teaspoon of ground black pepper adds heat and depth to the butter. It's been ground finely so that it will blend easily into the butter.
Cinnamon Maple Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Maple Syrup: Two tablespoons of pure maple syrup, or to taste. Maple syrup adds a sweet and rich flavor to the butter.
- Vanilla Extract: A quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor to the butter.
- Saigon Cinnamon Powder: A quarter teaspoon of Saigon cinnamon powder, which has a sweet and spicy flavor. Cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the butter.
Honey Orange Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Honey: One tablespoon of honey, which adds a sweet and floral flavor to the butter.
- Orange Juice: One tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice adds acidity and brightness to the butter.
- Orange Zest: Two teaspoons of finely grated orange zest, the outermost layer of the orange rind. Orange zest adds a fragrant and citrusy note to the butter.
Nutella butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Nutella: Two tablespoons of Nutella, or to taste. Nutella is a chocolate hazelnut spread that adds a rich and decadent flavor to the butter.
- Vanilla Extract: A quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor to the butter.
- Hazelnuts: Two tablespoons of hazelnuts, finely chopped or to taste. Hazelnuts have a rich and nutty flavor that pairs well with the Nutella in this recipe.
Honey Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Honey: Two tablespoons of honey, or to taste. Honey adds a sweet and floral flavor to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A pinch of kosher salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the honey.
White Chocolate Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- White Chocolate: Two tablespoons of white chocolate, melted and cooled. White chocolate adds a creamy and sweet flavor to the butter.
- Vanilla Extract: A quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor to the butter.
Chocolate Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Chocolate: Two tablespoons of melted and cooled milk, semisweet or dark chocolate. Chocolate adds a rich and indulgent flavor to the butter.
- Vanilla Extract: A quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor to the butter.
Cinnamon Honey Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Honey: Two tablespoons of honey, or to taste. Honey adds a sweet and floral flavor to the butter.
- Saigon Cinnamon Powder: A quarter teaspoon of Saigon cinnamon powder, which has a sweet and spicy flavor. Cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the butter.
- Vanilla Extract: A quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor to the butter.
Fruit Preserves Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Fruit Preserves: Two tablespoons of your favorite fruit preserves to taste. The Bonne Maman brand is suggested in the recipe, but any fruit preserves you like can be used. Fruit preserves add a sweet and fruity flavor to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A pinch of kosher salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the fruit preserves.
Brown sugar Butter Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: One stick of unsalted butter softened to room temperature. This is the base for the compound butter.
- Brown Sugar: Two tablespoons of brown sugar, or to taste. Brown sugar adds a sweet and caramel-like flavor to the butter.
- Vanilla Extract: A quarter teaspoon of pure vanilla extract adds a warm and sweet flavor to the butter.
- Kosher Salt: A pinch of kosher salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the brown sugar.
How to Make the Compound Butter
In a medium mixing bowl, using a hand-held mixer, beat the softened butter for 1 minute on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in your choice's sweet or savory ingredients, and beat on medium speed until completely smooth.Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Remove butter from the bowl and enjoy it or spoon the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form into a log, and wrap well; chill for at least 2 to 3 hours before using.
Store it in the freezer, then slice it whenever you want to add a herby or sweet richness to a dish. Enjoy our Compound Butter.
Notes:
- To achieve the fluffiest butter, whip it with a hand mixer or use a fork to blend.
- Use unsalted butter so that you’re able to control the amount of salt when you add the seasonings.
- Frozen Compound Butter should sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.