Truffle Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
138 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Truffle Butter
Description
Truffle Butter combines softened butter whipped until fluffy with finely chopped black truffles, resulting in a smooth, spreadable mixture that carries an intense truffle aroma and flavor. The seasoning with sea salt balances and elevates the taste, especially if the butter starts unsalted. This preparation allows the truffle flavor to infuse thoroughly into the butter, creating a decadent component perfect for finishing hot dishes or adding depth to simple foods like bread or steamed vegetables.
The butter is shaped into a log or reserved in ramekins, wrapped well in parchment or plastic to maintain freshness, and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Its creamy texture softens at room temperature making it easy to spread or melt into dishes just before serving.
Using truffle butter can impart a savory, earthy note to meals without overpowering the other ingredients. Whether applied on freshly grilled meats or incorporated in sauces, its richness enriches the overall flavor profile efficiently and elegantly.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces butter
- 3 Tablespoons truffles minced
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Whip butter in a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Finely chop black truffles.
- Blend truffles and butter. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Form butter into a log and wrap in parchment paper, or press into ramekins. Season with sea salt if using unsalted butter.
- Store well wrapped in refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.01g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 472IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.004mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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