Butter

3 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp. coarse salt (preferably fleur de sel)
  • 2 c. ice water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender on medium speed, mix heavy cream and coarse salt until grainy milk curds begin to form, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, set aside ice water.
  3. 3
    Pour milk curds through a strainer (discard liquid) and transfer to a chilled bowl.
  4. 4
    Pour 1/2 cup ice water over curds and, using a rubber spatula, press out any residual liquid, or whey.
  5. 5
    Drain water when it gets cloudy, then add more water (1/2 cup at a time), press out liquid, and drain.
  6. 6
    Repeat 1 or 2 times more until water stays clear.
  7. 7
    Now you have butter.
  8. 8
    Divide it into four 3-ounce domed glass dishes (see image) or roll into logs and wrap in parchment paper; refrigerate.

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