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Compound Butters

Compound Butters: Outstanding 5-Step Holiday Bliss


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 2 hrs 20 mins (includes chilling).
  • Yield: ~ 16 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory side dish featuring two gourmet compound spreads: a caramelized butter blended with white miso and maple syrup, and a cold-whipped herb block packed with fresh garlic dill chives and lemon zest.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter.

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup.

  • 2 tsp white miso.

  • 2 garlic cloves.

  • 2 tbsp fresh dill.

  • 2 tbsp fresh chives.

  • 1 lemon.

  • 3 leaves fresh sage.


Instructions

  • Melt half a cup of butter with chopped sage and rosemary over medium heat for 4 minutes until golden brown and nutty.

  • Mix the white miso paste with a teaspoon of hot water inside a small glass bowl until a smooth paste forms.

  • Whisk the cooled brown butter maple syrup miso slurry and ground cinnamon together until a stable velvet-like emulsion forms.

  • Pour the sweet miso cream into a jar and chill for 2 hours until it reaches a spreadable consistency for your Compound Butters.

  • Combine the remaining half-cup of softened butter with grated garlic chopped dill chives salt and lemon zest inside a clean bowl.

  • Whip the herb matrix thoroughly scoop onto parchment paper roll into a tight log cylinder and chill for 2 hours until firm before slicing.

Notes

  • Allowing the skillet-browned fats to cool completely before whisking in the miso paste is the secret to a professional-grade structure for these Compound Butters.

  • Nutrient-dense cultured dairy provides a sophisticated and fat-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.

  • This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.

  • Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 5 mins.
  • Category: Side Dish.
  • Method: Browning/Whipping.
  • Cuisine: French-American Fusion.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 tbsp sliced round piece.
  • Calories: ~ 105 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 1 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 65 mg.
  • Fat: ~11 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 4 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 1 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 0 g.
  • Protein: ~ 0 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 30 mg.

Keywords: Compound Butters, Garlic Herb Butter, Healthy Side Dish Ideas, Miso Brown Butter, Flavored Dairy Logs, New York Recipe.