Canap Butters

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A versatile collection of savory compound butters perfect for elegant appetizers and toast points
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These compound butters are the ultimate party trick, transforming simple butter into a gourmet spread for canapés, toast points, or melted over steak. By blending softened butter with ingredients like chives, anchovies, horseradish, or herbs, you create vibrant, flavorful bites that are easy to assemble but impressive to serve. The texture is smooth and rich, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that pairs beautifully with crisp breads. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or a sophisticated appetizer course, these butters can be prepared in advance and chilled until needed.

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Canap Butters

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 481.2

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These compound butters are the ultimate party trick, transforming simple butter into a gourmet spread for canap&# 195;©s, toast points, or melted over steak. By blending softened butter with ingredients like chives, anchovies, horseradish, or herbs, you create vibrant, flavorful bites that are easy to assemble but impressive to serve. The texture is smooth and rich, offering a luxurious mouthfeel that pairs beautifully with crisp breads. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or a sophisticated appetizer course, these butters can be prepared in advance and chilled until needed.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soften butter to room temperature until creamy and pliable.
  2. For Chive Butter: Mix 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 cup finely chopped chives and 4 drops Worcestershire sauce.
  3. For Anchovy Butter: Blend 1 cup butter with 1/2 cup minced anchovies (or 4 tbsp paste), 2 tsp lemon juice, and 4 drops onion juice.
  4. For Horseradish Butter: Combine 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 cup grated horseradish.
  5. For Mustard Butter: Mix 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 cup prepared mustard.
  6. For Ham Butter: Blend 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 lb finely chopped cooked ham, 1 chopped hard-boiled egg, and a dash of pepper.
  7. For Egg Butter: Mix 1/2 cup butter with 4 hard-boiled egg yolks, a few grains of cayenne, and 6 drops Worcestershire sauce.
  8. For Cheese Butter: Blend 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Roquefort, or snappy cheese spread.
  9. For Pimiento Butter: Mix 1/2 cup butter with 1/4 cup mashed pimiento and 2 tsp drained Indian relish.
  10. For Olive Butter: Blend 1/4 cup butter with 2 tbsp chopped olives and 1/4 tsp lemon juice.
  11. For Chili Butter: Mix 1/4 cup butter with 2 tbsp drained chili sauce.
  12. If any mixture is not smooth, press through a fine sieve to ensure a uniform texture.
  13. Roll each butter mixture into a log using wax paper, twist ends, and refrigerate until firm.
  14. Slice into rounds and place on toast points or crackers before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 481.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.0g76%
Saturated Fat 30.7g154%
Cholesterol 220.2mg74%
Sodium 1792.3mg75%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 12.5g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: compound butter, canapes, appetizer, party food, herb butter, anchovy butter, chive butter, horseradish butter, toast points, elegant bites, spreadable, gourmet, entertaining, simple recipes, make ahead
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