Description

Brandy butter is traditionally served with warm mince pies and Christmas pudding, but melts lusciously into any dessert, making it completely over-the-top sinful.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (200 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

Zest of 1 mandarin orange (or tangerine, satsuma, or clementine)

Pinch of cinnamon

3 tablespoons brandy

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare the Butter:

Soften the butter:
- Leave the butter at room temperature until it’s soft enough to mix easily. This ensures a smooth consistency.
Cream the butter and sugar:
- Using a hand mixer or wooden spoon, cream the softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Mix until just combined but still fluffy.

Add Flavor:

Incorporate zest and cinnamon:
- Gently fold in the mandarin zest and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix until evenly distributed.
Add brandy and vanilla:
- Slowly drizzle in the brandy while mixing continuously. Add the vanilla extract. Take care to add the liquids gradually to prevent curdling.

Final Steps:

Transfer to a serving bowl:
- Spoon the mixture into a bowl for serving. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill slightly before serving:
- Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to firm up. Serve at room temperature for the best spreadable consistency.

Notes

Tips for Success:

Prevent Curdling:
- Add the brandy very gradually while mixing continuously to maintain a smooth texture.
Zest for Flavor:
- Use a fine microplane grater for the zest to avoid large chunks in the butter.
Softened Butter:
- Ensure the butter is soft but not melted; melted butter will lead to a runny mixture.
Consistency:
- Refrigerate briefly before serving to help the butter firm up, but allow it to come back to room temperature for easy spreading.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with mince pies, Christmas pudding, fruitcake, scones or French toast.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Category: Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 140
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg