Description
Discover a delightful collection of flavored butter spreads that add a gourmet touch to your bread and snacks. From fruity pomegranate and blackberry butters to savory herb and garlic variations, this recipe showcases easy-to-make yet elegant compound butters perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pomegranate Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Cinnamon Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Blackberry Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 tablespoons blackberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Chive Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped chives
- ¼ teaspoon each: oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil
- ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Garlic Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2–3 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: Start with room temperature softened butter to facilitate smooth and even mixing for all variations.
- Cream Butter: Using a stand mixer or hand beaters, whip the butter until it becomes creamy and fluffy.
- Incorporate Ingredients: For the basic butters (cinnamon, chive, garlic), add all ingredients except any fresh fruits and mix well. For fruit-based butters (pomegranate and blackberry), first mix the other ingredients, then gradually fold in the fruit gently to avoid crushing.
- Transfer and Shape: Place the mixed butter into your chosen serving vessel such as a serving board or individual ramekins for presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate with complementary toppings like extra nuts, herbs, or fruit seeds. Serve alongside breads, crackers, or as a flavorful spread for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use softened butter to ensure easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness or seasoning to taste for a personalized flavor profile.
- Fresh herbs and nuts add texture and vibrant flavor, so chop them finely for best results.
- For roasted garlic, roast cloves wrapped in foil at 400°F for 30-40 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- These butters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: flavored butter, compound butter, pomegranate butter, cinnamon butter, blackberry butter, chive butter, garlic butter, easy spread, gourmet butter, savory butter, fruit butter, nut butter
