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Compound Butter

Compound Butter Trio – Sun-Dried Tomato, Vanilla Guava & Garlic Herb

Rufus Dewanou
This easy Compound Butter Trio features three bold, customizable flavors: savory Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Butter, sweet Vanilla Guava Butter, and aromatic Garlic Herb Butter. Perfect for steaks, toast, pancakes, and more—these homemade flavored butters are a delicious way to elevate any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Type Condiment, Spread
Cuisine American, Global Fusion
Servings 3 logs
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula or fork
  • plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

Base for Each Butter (x3):

  • 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Butter (Savory)

  • 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Vanilla Guava Butter (Sweet)

  • 1 tablespoon guava paste or guava jam softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Confit Garlic & Herb Butter (Savory)

  • 4 cloves confit garlic mashed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Butter

  • Combine softened butter with pesto, oregano, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Transfer to parchment paper, roll into a log, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Make the Vanilla Guava Butter

  • Blend guava paste, vanilla, and honey into the softened butter.
  • Stir until creamy and smooth.
  • Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Make the Garlic Herb Butter

  • Mash confit garlic and mix with herbs and black pepper into the softened butter.
  • Shape into a log using parchment and chill for 1 hour.

Notes

 

  • Store each butter log in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Serve Sun-Dried Tomato Butter on grilled meats, pasta, or artisan bread.
  • Use Vanilla Guava Butter on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or biscuits.
  • Try Garlic Herb Butter on steaks, baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread.
  • Optional: Garnish dishes with pickled red onions for a burst of tangy flavor and contrast.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal
Keyword compound butter recipe, flavored butter, herbed butter
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