Sweet-Cream Coffee Butter

A luxurious compound butter infused with espresso and sweetened cream. Perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or adding a rich coffee flavor to baked goods.

8 servings
3 hr 47 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • softened

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook cream, sugar, oil, espresso powder, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until just simmering and solids are dissolved, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.

    32 min

  2. 2.

    Beat butter on medium-low speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a food processor) to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in cream mixture. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until combined and smooth. Transfer to a resealable container and chill at least 3 hours. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving.

    195 min

  3. 3.

    Butter can be made 10 days ahead; keep chilled.