Compound Butter

Compound Butter
  • Author: Anonymous

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.)

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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