Welcome to the world of homemade butter, where simple ingredients meet fragrant herbs for a truly unique taste experience. This Herbal Infused Homemade Butter is a delightful way to elevate your everyday cooking with fresh rosemary, thyme, and basil.
Heavy cream is the base for our butter, providing a rich and creamy texture that’s perfect for infusing with herbs. Salt enhances the flavors, bringing out the best in the herbs. Fresh rosemary, with its pine-like aroma, adds depth to the butter. Thyme brings a subtle earthiness, complementing the rosemary perfectly. Basil adds a sweet, peppery note that rounds out the flavor profile. Finally, a touch of garlic powder provides a gentle kick, making this butter a savory delight.
This herbal butter is perfect for spreading on warm, crusty bread or melting over steamed vegetables. It’s also a fantastic addition to grilled meats, offering a flavorful finish. For breakfast, try it on a fresh croissant or a warm biscuit for a gourmet touch.
Start by pouring the heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Grab your trusty hand mixer and set it to medium speed. You're going to whip the cream until it turns into fluffy whipped cream. But don’t stop there! Keep mixing until you see the butterfat separating from the buttermilk. This is when the magic happens.
Once you’ve got your butter separated, drain off the buttermilk. You can save this for another recipe if you like, as it’s great in pancakes or biscuits. Now, keep the butter in the bowl and rinse it under cold water. This step helps remove any remaining buttermilk, ensuring your butter stays fresh longer.
Next, it’s time to infuse the butter with flavor. Add the salt, rosemary, thyme, basil, and garlic powder to the butter. Use a spatula or your hands to knead everything together until the herbs are well incorporated. You’ll notice the aroma is irresistible at this point.
Finally, shape the herb-infused butter into a log or place it in a container for easy storage. Now you’ve got a homemade, gourmet-quality butter that’s ready to transform your meals.