How to Make Avocado Compound Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado compound butter is a delicious and versatile spread that adds a creamy and flavorful touch to any meal. Whether you’re spreading it on toast, melting it over a grilled steak, or using it as a cooking ingredient, this butter is sure to elevate any dish.

Combining the rich and creamy texture of avocado with the savory and smooth qualities of butter, this compound butter is a mouthwatering combination of flavors. It’s a simple yet satisfying way to add a burst of flavor to your f...

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Ingredients

  • 2 Hass avocados - halved, pitted, and peeled
  • ¼ cup butter, at room temperature
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 compound butter log

  • Place avocados, butter, jalapeno peppers, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a food processor; pulse until blended and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Place a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface. Scoop avocado mixture out into center of plastic wrap. Fold bottom edge of plastic wrap over mixture and roll into a log, twisting ends to seal. Chill until firm to the touch, about 2 hours in the refrigerator or 1 hour in the freezer. Slice into coins to serve.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 278mg