Ingredients
Butter Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled and at room temperature
Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
Instructions
- Mash Butter and Blue Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and crumbled blue cheese. Use a fork to mash and blend the mixture, ensuring some texture remains for a rustic feel.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the grated fresh garlic, chopped fresh chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, black pepper, and coarse Kosher salt carefully. Taste the mixture before adjusting the salt, as blue cheese has varying saltiness depending on the brand.
- Shape and Chill: Form the mixture into a log or place it into a ramekin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
- Serve: Use the blue cheese butter to top steaks, chicken, fish, or grilled vegetables for an enhanced, savory flavor experience.
Notes
- Adjust salt cautiously as blue cheese can be quite salty.
- For easier shaping, chill the mixture partially before forming into a log.
- This compound butter can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.
- Bring the butter to room temperature before serving for easier spreading.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; dried chives will alter the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
