Pesto Butter (Compound Butter) Recipe
This recipe for Pesto Butter, also known as Compound Butter, combines the rich flavors of butter, basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic to create a versatile and flavorful spread. Perfect for adding a burst of herbaceous goodness to dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pesto:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ – ⅓ cup olive oil
- zest of ½ lemon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For the Compound Butter:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), softened
- 2–3 tablespoons pesto
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
- Make the pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, and pine nuts. Pulse until chopped. Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Make compound butter: In a bowl, mix butter and pesto until combined. Season with salt. Use immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Butter, Compound Butter, Pesto Recipe, Basil Butter
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