Compound Butter
Elevate your meal with this fragrant herb and honey compound butter recipe. A blend of soft butter, aromatic rosemary, sage, thyme, and a hint of honey come together to create a versatile butter that will add a burst of flavor to any dish. Enjoy the infusion of herbs and sweetness in every smooth, creamy bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- Pinch of salt
- :
- 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced sage
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- (Or, 3 tablespoons of your favorite herbs)
- :
- 1 tablespoon honey
- :
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out and added to the butter, pod discarded
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl, cut into pieces and add a pinch of salt.
- Add your herbs or flavorings and use a rubber spatula to fold and mix until the add-ins are completely incorporated and evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap. Shape and roll it into a log about 6 inches in length. Twist the plastic wrap at the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. (Alternatively, you can transfer the butter to a small bowl or ramekin and cover with plastic wrap.)
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
½ cup of compound butter
Nutrition
- Calories: 611 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 62 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 39 g
- Cholesterol Content: 162 mg
- Sodium Content: 29 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 11 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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