Brandy Butter
Elevate your holiday desserts with this luxurious and easy-to-make brandy butter! Made with just a handful of ingredients—rich, unsalted butter, velvety powdered sugar, and a generous splash of brandy—this creamy, indulgent topping is the perfect pairing for festive favorites like mince pies and Christmas pudding. Customizable with optional hints of vanilla and zesty orange, this recipe takes only 10 minutes to whip up, making it a quick yet impressive addition to your holiday table. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this decadent spread adds a delightful boozy sweetness to your seasonal treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 75 g powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 0.5 tsp orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes beforehand to allow it to come to room temperature. It needs to be soft for easy mixing.
Place the softened butter into a large mixing bowl and beat it with a hand whisk or an electric mixer until it is pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually sift the powdered sugar into the butter, a few spoonfuls at a time, mixing well after each addition to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
Add the brandy one tablespoon at a time, whisking well to fully incorporate before adding the next. The mixture should remain smooth and spreadable.
If desired, mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest to enhance the flavor.
Transfer the brandy butter to a serving dish or store it in an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a delicious accompaniment to holiday treats like warm mince pies or Christmas pudding.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.6 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.0 g | 375% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 39 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
