These are perfect for the holiday season—serve them with an aperitif, a cheese board, or alongside crusty bread for gourmet dining.
The best part? Super easy to make and fully prep-ahead!
Inspired by Fine Dining Restaurants
Many Michelin-starred restaurants serve flavored butters with fresh bread before the meal. That inspired me to create my own versions—elegantly presented, incredibly tasty, and freezer-friendly!
These butters are delicious on a charcuterie board, as an appetizer, or for BBQ nights. Guaranteed success!
What You’ll Need
❗️ Special equipment? Nope! I use a silicone praline mold and an ice cube tray, but any shape will work. Silicone is best to easily pop out the butter.
Alternatively, you can roll the butter into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and slice as needed.
How to Make Butter Pralines (25 pieces, 5 flavors)
🕒 40 minutes work
Ingredients:
500g real unsalted butter (ALWAYS use real butter!)
Flavorings of your choice (+ always add salt!)
Instructions:
✨ Let the butter come to room temperature.✨ Mix in the flavorings.✨ Fill the molds and smooth the top.✨ Freeze for 1 hour until firm.✨ Remove from the mold and store in an airtight container in the freezer.❗ Tip: Always keep butter airtight in the freezer, as it absorbs flavors easily.✨ To serve: Take out the needed pralines and let them sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
My Favorite Flavor Combinations
I use pyramid salt in every variation for a nice crunch, but any coarse salt works! Adjust the intensity to your taste.
1. Harissa Butter 🔥
60g butter
1 tsp harissa
½ tsp pyramid salt
2. Truffle Butter 🍄✨
60g butter
1 tsp truffle oil
½ tsp truffle powder
½ tsp pyramid salt
3. Lime & Chili Butter 🍋🌶️
60g butter
Zest of 1 lime
½ tsp pyramid salt
½ tsp chili flakes
4. Black Salt & Pepper Butter 🖤
60g butter
1 tsp black pyramid salt
½ tsp black pepper
Dille en citroen:
60 gram boter
1/2 theelepel citroenzeste
1/2 theelepel gehakte verse dille
1/2 theelepel zout
Sriracha en honing:
60 gram boter
1 theelepel sriracha
1 theelepel honing
1/4 theelepel zout
Gerookte paprika:
60 gram boter
1/2 theelepel pittige gerookte paprika
1/2 theelepel zout
5. Caramelized Onion & Balsamic Butter 🧅
60g butter
1 tbsp caramelized white onion
1 tsp balsamic cream
½ tsp salt
6. Dill & Lemon Butter 🌿🍋
60g butter
½ tsp lemon zest
½ tsp chopped fresh dill
½ tsp salt
7. Sriracha & Honey Butter 🍯🔥
60g butter
1 tsp Sriracha
1 tsp honey
¼ tsp salt
8. Smoked Paprika Butter 🌶️
60g butter
½ tsp spicy smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
Other Tasty Ideas:
Garlic & Fresh Herbs 🌿
Za’atar (Middle Eastern spice blend)
Tarragon & Lemon 🍋
Dill & Horseradish
✨ Sweet Versions for Pancakes & Toast:
Cinnamon & Brown Sugar
Honey Butter 🍯
Orange Zest & Dried Apricot 🍊
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