DIY Flavored Butters

As it gets chillier I've been returning to some hardier old standbys to whip up in the kitchen. One that's really, really easy not to mention cute housed in these earthen crocks (see similar ones here) are flavored butters. It's one of those no stress potluck hostess gifts that can be set out or popped in the fridge for some other time. Above is my all time favorite Spicy Roasted Garlic version. Keep reading for the recipe and 2 others including a honey nut and lavender & chive spread:

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DIY Flavored Butters 3 Ways

by mam at GaveThat June-11-2015

Whipping up these flavored butters is really easy! Use slightly room temperature unsalted butter and either a whisk or, as I like to, a mortar and pestle to cream everything together well. Then transfer to a container or roll into logs between sheets of wax paper and pop into the fridge. Here's how to do it 3 ways:

Ingredients

• Spicy Roasted Garlic Butter
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped hot peppers
• 1 teaspoon salt
• A dash of freshly ground white Muntok pepper to taste

• #2
• Lavender, Chive and Parsley Butter
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon lavender buds
• 4 Tablespoons chopped chives
• 4 Tablespoons chopped parsley

• # 3
• Sweet Nutty Cheese Butter
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 Tablespoons Roquefort blue cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 Tablespoons finely chopped or ground pecan nuts
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

Using a mortar and pestle to cream everything together well. Then transfer to a container such as a decorative crock perfect for giving as a gift or roll into logs between sheets of wax paper and pop into the fridge to fully chill.

Details

Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: Total time: 15 mins Yield: 24

Image: mam for Gave That