Salted Honey Butter Blend (Printer View)

Creamy butter with honey, fleur de sel, and fresh herbs creates a flavorful spread or finishing touch.

# Components:

→ Butter Mixture

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 teaspoon fleur de sel

→ Fresh Herbs

04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
05 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
06 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and honey. Beat with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add the fleur de sel and chopped herbs. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a pinch more salt or honey if desired.
04 - Scrape the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape into a log and twist the ends to seal, or transfer to a small ramekin.
05 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up the flavors.
06 - Before serving, sprinkle with a touch of extra fleur de sel. Serve at room temperature for easy spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 10 minutes of active prep time.
  • Flavor Profile: A harmonious blend of sweet honey, rich butter, and fresh herbs.
  • Versatility: Works equally well on breakfast muffins as it does on dinner vegetables.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Salt Quality: Using fleur de sel or a flaky sea salt provides a pleasant texture that standard table salt lacks.
  • Temperature: Always bring the butter back to room temperature before serving to ensure the perfect spreading consistency.
  • Storage: Shape the butter into a log using parchment paper for a beautiful presentation when sliced.
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