Are you looking for a delicious and unique way to add flavour to your favourite dishes? Then look no further than raspberry compound butter! This simple recipe is incredibly versatile and can be used on everything from toast to topping a pancake pyramid!
Not only does it bring an amazing taste, but the beautiful colour of this compound butter also adds a vibrant touch to any plate.
With its sweet-tart flavour, creamy texture, and eye-catching hue, raspberry compound butter will take your meals up a notch in both flavour and visual appeal. Read on for a guide on how to make this delicious treat at home!
What is a sweet and fruity compound butter about?
A sweet fruit compound butter is a spreadable butter mixed with chopped or mashed fruits to create a sweet and creamy topping for bread, pancakes, waffles and other breakfast items.
Compound butter is usually made by creaming the butter together with the fruits of your choice. Commonly used fruits for sweet compound butter include apples, peaches, mangoes, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
Depending on your preference you can even mix several types of fruits to create unique flavours. Once combined, the mixture can be shaped into logs. These are then stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or even longer in the freezer.
When adding the fruit to the butter it’s important to consider how much sugar each contains. By adding too much sugar you may end up with an overly sweet product. This may not pair well with certain dishes like savoury bread or croissants.
Compound butter is best served at room temperature so they remain soft and spreadable.
Need more convincing to make this crowd-pleasing raspberry compound butter?
• Making raspberry compound butter is a creative and easy way to add extra flavour and a luxurious visual appeal to your favourite dishes.
• Compound butter is a simple recipe that can be adjusted according to individual taste. This makes it versatile and suitable for many different occasions and menus.
• Adding this sweet buttery spread will give your meal an elevated look and professional touch. It’s sure to impress your dinner guests!
• Raspberry compound butter is also incredibly cost-effective; you only need a few ingredients which are available at most shops and markets.
• Finally, the recipe requires minimal effort yet yields big results in terms of flavour, appearance and experience – an easy tasty win!
How to make raspberry compound butter
Making raspberry compound butter requires a few simple steps. First, you need to soften a stick of unsalted butter until it is pliable and smooth. Then, in a separate bowl, mash and mix the raspberries and honey with some lemon zest.
Once the raspberry mixture is blended, add it to the softened butter and blend until the fruit s dispersed through all the butter.
Finally, place the raspberry compound butter onto greaseproof paper and roll it into a log shape. Refrigerate for an hour or two before slicing and serving.
The combination of sweet, slightly tart raspberries with rich butter creates an unforgettable flavour that will be sure to delight your taste buds.
TIPS for making a delicious raspberry compound butter
1. Use high-quality, unsalted butter and take it out of the fridge ahead of time to soften at room temperature to be ready for the rest of the ingredients and the next steps.
2. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, depending on what’s available; both will work just as well when making compound butter. With frozen berries, you have to allow them to thaw first, and drain off any excess water before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
**Shortcut: When you want to have this quickly and have not got any fresh or frozen raspberries.
Add 1/4 – 1/3 cup (depending on how sweet and flavorful you would like your final product to be) of your favourite raspberry jam to 250g of softened unsalted butter and mix well. The roll up as described, refrigerate to set, slice and use.
3. To give your raspberry compound butter an extra tangy kick, add some freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon into the mix. This can balance any overt sweetness too.
4. Make sure all ingredients are fully combined before transferring the mixture onto parchment paper and shaping it into a log shape. This shape makes for easier slicing later on when serving it over food dishes such as toast or pancakes. You can also shape the butter into other shapes if you prefer.
Personalize raspberry compound butter
A spice note or two
Add different types of spices to your raspberry compound butter, such as ground nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom for a warm flavour.
A more savoury result
For an extra savoury taste, reduce the honey and try adding some balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce, with a pinch of salt to the mix. Use on meats and vegetables.
Use diffrent sweeteners
Try using different kinds of sugars like brown sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup or agave for a more complex sweetness.
Herb support
Incorporate fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary and oregano in the recipe for amazing aromatics and depth of flavour.
Create more texture
Toast up some nuts like almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts. Chop up the toasted nuts and add them to the compound butter mixture — they’ll give it an awesome crunchy texture!
Or, mix in some chopped dried fruits such as cranberries or cherries with your raspberries for a more tartness and chewy texture that will stand out against all that sweet creaminess from the butter!
A different citrus note
Use orange or lime zest with or without a squeeze of their respective juices to really turn up the volume.
A hint of alcohol to celebrate!
Add 2 tablespoons of a complimenting liqueur like Cointreau for something a bit special and unique.
Enjoying this fruity butter
- Spread raspberry compound butter on a warm piece of toast or muffin. Let the butter melt and pool for a deliciously fruity, sweet, tart experience.
- Use it to top freshly-baked scones for a hint of sweetness and a lot of richness.
- Create a unique sandwich by spreading raspberry compound butter between two slices of hearty bread. Add in some cheese, salty ham or peanut butter for a bit of a different experience. Perfect for lunchtime!
- Add some extra flair to your pancakes or waffles by melting a thick slice of raspberry compound butter over them before serving at breakfast time, or anytime!
- To add an exciting twist to classic recipes, try adding small amounts of raspberry compound butter when baking cakes, brownies, cookies etc., bringing out the flavours more effectively than regular ingredients can do alone.
Making your own raspberry compound butter is a great way to add fruity flavour and texture to any dish. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Plus, you can experiment with different berries or even mix and match them for unique flavours! Give this recipe a try the next time you need an extra special touch on your meal – everyone will love it! So give homemade raspberry compound butter a chance. Bon appétit!
Recipe for Making Raspberry Compound Butter
Equipment
- Kitchen scales
- Chopping board and knife
- Zester
- Large glass bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- Fork OR Potato Masher
- Spatula
- Waxed paper
- Plastic wrap OR Kitchen foil
Ingredients
- 250 g unsalted butter
- 120 g raspberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon ¼ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Place the butter in a bowl and let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes (or more if needed).
- Wash the raspberries and the lemon and drain them well from any excess water.
- Zest the lemon.
- In a bowl, use the fork to mash together the fresh raspberries, honey and lemon zest to create a paste.
- Once the butter has softened sufficiently, stir it up by hand or with a mixer.
- Add the raspberry mixture to it and mix until combined thoroughly. Do NOT overmix, so that you still recognise it as berries and butter.
- Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on your work surface and, using a spatula, dish the butter into the centre of the paper in an elongated mound. Roll up the wax paper tightly while forming the raspberry butter into a log shape. Twist or fold up the ends of the paper.
- Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator or freezer to chill for 1-2 hours before use.
- After chilling, remove from refrigerator and slice into desired size slices before serving on toast, bread or pancakes.
- To store any leftover compound butter, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminium foil and place it in an airtight container before storing it in either your refrigerator or freezer depending on how long you want to keep it.
- Consider dividing the remaining butter into smaller portions before freezing, for convenience of use. It should last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
TIPS for making a delicious raspberry compound butter
1. Use high-quality, unsalted butter and take it out of the fridge ahead of time to soften at room temperature to be ready for the rest of the ingredients and the next steps. 2. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, depending on what’s available; both will work just as well when making compound butter. With frozen berries, you have to allow them to thaw first, and drain off any excess water before proceeding with the rest of the recipe. **Shortcut: When you want to have this quickly and have not got any fresh or frozen raspberries. Add 1/4 – 1/3 cup (depending on how sweet and flavorful you would like your final product to be) of your favourite raspberry jam to 250g of softened unsalted butter and mix well. The roll up as described, refrigerate to set, slice and use. 3. To give your raspberry compound butter an extra tangy kick, add some freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon into the mix. This can balance any overt sweetness too. 4. Make sure all ingredients are fully combined before transferring the mixture onto parchment paper and shaping it into a log shape. This shape makes for easier slicing later on when serving it over food dishes such as toast or pancakes. You can also shape the butter into other shapes if you prefer.Personalize raspberry compound butter
A spice note or two
Add different types of spices to your raspberry compound butter, such as ground nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom for a warm flavour.A more savoury result
For an extra savoury taste, reduce the honey and try adding some balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce, with a pinch of salt to the mix. Use on meats and vegetables.Use different sweeteners
Try using different kinds of sugars like brown sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup or agave for a more complex sweetness.Herb support
Incorporate fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary and oregano in the recipe for amazing aromatics and depth of flavour.Create more texture
Toast up some nuts like almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts. Chop up the toasted nuts and add them to the compound butter mixture — they’ll give it an awesome crunchy texture! Or, mix in some chopped dried fruits such as cranberries or cherries with your raspberries for a more tartness and chewy texture that will stand out against all that sweet creaminess from the butter!A different citrus note
Use orange or lime zest with or without a squeeze of their respective juices to really turn up the volume.A hint of alcohol to celebrate!
Add 2 tablespoons of a complimenting liqueur like Cointreau for something a bit special and unique.Enjoying this fruity butter
- Spread raspberry compound butter on a warm piece of toast or muffin. Let the butter melt and pool for a deliciously fruity, sweet, tart experience.
- Use it to top freshly-baked scones for a hint of sweetness and a lot of richness.
- Create a unique sandwich by spreading raspberry compound butter between two slices of hearty bread. Add in some cheese, salty ham or peanut butter for a bit of a different experience. Perfect for lunchtime!
- Add some extra flair to your pancakes or waffles by melting a thick slice of raspberry compound butter over them before serving at breakfast time, or anytime!
- To add an exciting twist to classic recipes, try adding small amounts of raspberry compound butter when baking cakes, brownies, cookies etc., bringing out the flavours more effectively than regular ingredients can do alone.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
All nutritional information is an estimate only, based on third-party calculations derived from an online nutritional calculator, Spoonacular API. The data provided is a courtesy and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients and brands you use, your measuring methods and portion sizes. For accurate results, we recommend that you calculate the nutritional information yourself, using a preferred nutritional calculator or advice from a nutritionist, based on your ingredients and individual processes.