Creamy Basil Pesto Butter
This Creamy Basil Pesto Butter blends the vibrant flavors of basil pesto with rich, creamy butter. It’s perfect for spreading on bread, tossing with pasta, or using as a flavorful topping for grilled meats and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ½ cup 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) basil pesto (for homemade pesto, see recipe notes)
- 1 tablespoon (5 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, pesto, shredded Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix well with a fork until the pesto is fully blended with the butter. You can also use a rubber spatula or a hand mixer if preferred.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the butter and adjust with additional pesto or salt, if desired.
- Store: Transfer the butter to an airtight container, or place it on a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a log for easier storage and slicing.
Notes
- Yield: About ½ cup
- Storage: Keep the butter in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 9 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 95kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9.5g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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