Brandy Butter (Easy Foolproof Recipe)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Brandy Butter (Easy Foolproof Recipe)
Description
This brandy butter recipe starts with good-quality, salted butter at room temperature, creamed until soft. Gradually adding powdered sugar while beating ensures a light and fluffy texture. Once fully incorporated and pale, good-quality brandy is mixed in for flavor.
The butter achieve a smooth consistency ideal for spreading on traditional British desserts like Christmas pudding or mince pies, adding moisture and a hint of warmth from the brandy. Chilling before serving helps it firm up slightly while remaining spreadable.
If the mixture curdles or splits, folding in extra confectioners sugar or reheating a spoonful and mixing it back in can smooth it again. Using unsalted butter requires adding salt to maintain flavor balance. The brandy butter keeps refrigerated for three to four weeks, making it convenient for preparing ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 oz butter (salted, good quality, at room temperature)
- 1 cup confectioners sugar powdered
- 1 ½ Tbsp brandy (or cognac, good quality)
Instructions
Special equipment: a hand mixer (can also be done with a wooden spoon) and a serving bowl.
Make the butter:
- Cream the butter in a bowl until soft.
- Begin adding in the confectioner's sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat with the mixer.
- When all of the sugar has been added and the mixture is light and pale, add in the brandy. Mix until it is incorporated.
- Use a spatula to put it into a serving bowl, cover, and chill before using.
- Brandy butter will keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 weeks.
Notes
- If the brandy butter splits, add more confectioners sugar gradually until smooth or melt a spoonful and mix it back in.
- Using unsalted butter requires adding salt to maintain proper flavor balance.
- Store brandy butter covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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