Whipped Herbal Butters: A Simple Herb-Filled Spread
Whipped Herbal Butters
Whipped herbal butter is such a simple, delicious way to bring fresh herbs into your everyday meals. It adds a gentle herbal touch that melts beautifully over warm food and feels just a little bit special.
Use this butter with steaks, roasted squash, tossed through vegetables, spread onto warm bread or biscuits, or dotted over crispy corn fritters. Once you’ve made it, you’ll find all sorts of reasons to bring it out.
In a hurry?
Soften the butter, fold through chopped herbs, garlic, honey and salt, then chill as a log or in a small jar. Slice or spread over hot veggies, steaks, squash, corn fritters or fresh bread.
Why you’ll love this herbal butter
- A quick way to use up garden herbs or bunches from the market.
- Lovely balance of savoury garlic, soft herbs and a hint of honey.
- Turns simple vegetables, meat or bread into something a little more special.
- Keeps well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead for easy entertaining.
You will need
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2–3 Tbsp herbs of your choice, finely chopped (rosemary, sage, parsley, basil, etc.)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped (optional, but really lovely)
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- 1 Tbsp honey
How to make your whipped herbal butter
- Soften the butter. Take the butter out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature until it’s soft but not melted.
- Prepare your herbs. Rinse and dry your herbs well, then finely chop them. Crush or chop the garlic if you’re using it.
- Whip it together. In a small bowl, add the softened butter, chopped herbs, garlic, honey and salt. Use a fork or spoon to mix and “whip” everything together until well combined and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust. Taste a little on a piece of bread or cracker. Add more herbs, salt or honey if you feel it needs it.
- Shape and chill. Spoon the butter into a small jar or ramekin, or place it on baking paper and roll into a log. Chill in the fridge until firm.
How to enjoy it in your meals
When you’re ready to serve, let the butter soften slightly so it spreads easily. A little goes a long way, especially on hot food where it can slowly melt.
- Dot onto hot steaks or grilled chicken just before serving.
- Stir through roasted squash, carrots or mixed vegetables.
- Spread onto warm bread, sourdough, biscuits or rolls.
- Top freshly made corn fritters with a generous dollop.
Play with different herb combinations depending on the season and what’s in your garden. This little whipped butter is an easy way to bring a touch of green, flavour and comfort to your table.