There are so many different ways to use flavored (compound) butters. Try the berry butters on warm bread, pancakes, scones, toast. The Garlic Chive Dill recipe below would be great on corn on the cob, grilled breads, and your baked potatoes. Let your imagination lead you as you put together your favorite berries and herbs to create your signature butter blends.
For Berry Butters:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or honey
- ½ cup fresh berries of choice – recommended: raspberries, chopped strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix with the electric mixer until well combined.
- Add the berries of your choice to the sweetened butter mixture. Use a fork or potato masher to crush the berries into the butter. Do not crush all of the berries; some can remain whole for added texture in the butter. Use a fork to mix the berries through the butter.
- Spoon the berry butter into the shape of a log in the center of a sheet of waxed paper. The log should be about 8 inches long. Wrap the waxed paper around the butter log and twist the ends to close.
- Refrigerate the berry butter log for at least 3 hours, or overnight until serving.
For Garlic Chive Dill butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- ½ clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter and the ingredients from one of the herb combinations above.
- Scoop the herb butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log and twist the ends to close. Chill overnight, or until firm.