Description
Homemade basil pesto butter elevates simple spreads into gourmet delights, blending Italian herbs with rich, silky butter. Chefs and home cooks can drizzle this luxurious condiment over grilled meats, breads, or roasted vegetables for an instant flavor boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) basil pesto
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (5 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and combine room-temperature butter with vibrant basil pesto, allowing the flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Incorporate finely shredded Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt into the mixture, using a fork to create a smooth, uniform texture.
- Gently fold the ingredients until the pesto is completely integrated, ensuring no distinct streaks remain in the creamy spread.
- Sample the compound butter, carefully evaluating the flavor profile and adjusting with additional pesto or salt to achieve the perfect balance.
- Prepare for storage by either transferring the mixture to an airtight container or carefully shaping it into a cylindrical log using parchment paper.
- Wrap the butter tightly, sealing in the aromatic herbs and rich flavors for future culinary adventures.
Notes
- Choose room temperature butter for smoother, easier mixing and better flavor blending.
- Try different pesto varieties like sun-dried tomato or spinach for unique taste variations.
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for richer, more authentic flavor profiles.
- Freeze the pesto butter in individual portions for convenient future use on breads, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.03 g
- Sodium: 134 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg