Flavored Butters
Upgrade your culinary game with this quick and versatile recipe for Flavored Butters! Perfect for both sweet and savory applications, these handmade butter creations are packed with bold flavors that enhance any dish. With just 10 minutes of prep, you’ll create two irresistible options: a savory garlic herb butter infused with fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and smoky paprika, and a sweet cinnamon honey butter ideal for breakfast favorites like pancakes and toast. These easy-to-make butter logs are not only a breeze to prepare but also store beautifully, making them a must-have for elevating everyday meals or impressing dinner guests. Whether you’re spreading them on warm bread, finishing off roasted vegetables, or adding flair to your morning waffles, these flavored butters are guaranteed to wow.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by softening the unsalted butter. Leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes or microwave it briefly (5–10 seconds), ensuring it remains soft but not melted.
Divide the softened butter into two equal portions in separate bowls. This will allow you to make two flavors of butter, one savory and one sweet.
For the savory butter: Add the chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to one bowl of butter. Mix thoroughly using a fork or spoon until everything is evenly incorporated.
For the sweet butter: Add the honey and ground cinnamon to the second bowl of butter. Mix well until smooth and uniform.
Transfer each flavored butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape the mixture into a log or a cylindrical shape by rolling the paper around it and twisting the ends tightly.
Refrigerate the flavored butter logs for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving. Alternatively, you can freeze them for longer storage.
Serve the savory butter on bread, roasted meats, or vegetables. Use the sweet butter as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or toast.
Store leftover butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.9 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.4 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 338 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
