Compound Butter Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup of compound butter

  • Calories

    611 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Compound Butter Recipe

Learn how to make your own compound butter with this easy and adaptable recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup butter very soft, unsalted
  • Pinch salt

For Herbed Butter:

  • 1 tablespoon rosemary minced
  • 1 tablespoon sage minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme minced
  • herbs 3 tablespoons, any favorite

For Honey Butter:

  • 1 tablespoon honey

For Vanilla-Cinnamon Butter:

  • 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise, seeds scraped out and added to the butter, pod discarded
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Place the softened butter in a medium bowl, cut into pieces and add a pinch of salt.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on the whole recipe
  • Shaping: The most common way to shape compound butter is in the long, as described above. You can also store your compound butter in a butter dish with plastic wrap.
  • Storing: Fresh herbs in compound butter last about 1 week in the refrigerator. If you made compound butter without fresh herbs it can keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • Freezing: For longer storage, keep your wrapped compound butter in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 611kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 62g (95%) Saturated Fat 39g (195%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2155IU (43%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup of compound butter

Amount Per Serving

Calories 611 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 611kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 62g 95%
Saturated Fat 39g 195%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2155IU 43%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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