Description
This creamy and decadent Brie Butter recipe combines smooth brie cheese and rich butter whipped together with heavy cream, then enhanced with a drizzle of honey, fragrant lavender flowers, and a sprinkle of salt crystals. Perfect for serving with warm crusty bread as an elegant appetizer or spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Brie Butter Base
- 6 oz brie (rind removed)
- 4 oz butter (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Toppings
- Honey (to taste)
- Lavender flowers (to taste)
- Salt crystals (to taste)
Instructions
- Whip Butter and Brie: Add the room temperature butter and brie (with rind removed) into a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip for about 1 minute until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour in the 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and continue whipping until the mixture becomes smooth, fluffy, and well combined.
- Plate the Brie Butter: Spread the whipped brie butter mixture onto a serving plate evenly to create a smooth base.
- Drizzle Honey: Generously drizzle honey over the top of the spread to add sweetness and balance the richness.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the lavender flowers and salt crystals over the honey-drizzled brie butter for floral aroma and a hint of saltiness.
- Serve: Present immediately with warm crusty bread for spreading and enjoying.
Notes
- Remove the rind from the brie before mixing to ensure smooth texture.
- Use room temperature butter for easier whipping and better incorporation.
- Adjust the amount of honey, lavender, and salt to your taste preferences.
- Serve with warm, crusty bread such as baguette or sourdough for best results.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and gently brought back to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: brie butter, whipped brie, honey butter, lavender butter, appetizer spread, cheese spread
