Herbed Compound Butter

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or chervil leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium-size bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the butter until creamy.
  2. 2
    Add the herbs, garlic, and pepper and stir until smooth.
  3. 3
    Spoon the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap into a 4-inch-long log.
  4. 4
    Roll up the plastic, forming the butter into a cylinder.
  5. 5
    Twist the ends tightly to press the butter into a compact log.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate until chilled.
  7. 7
    Will keep refrigerated for about 1 week or frozen for 1 month.

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