Chive Blossom Butter
Charlie Halsey
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted high-quality butter, softened¼ cup loosely packed fresh chive blossoms, cleaned and gently pulled apart1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chivesZest of 1 organic lemon
Instructions
- Prep the blossoms: Gently rinse the chive blossoms and dry them on a paper towel. Pluck the tiny florets from the main blossom head and discard any green stem.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with lemon zest, chopped chives, and salt. Fold in the chive blossoms last to keep them whole and visible. Alternatievly, chop most of the blossoms, fold them in, and press chive blossoms lightly to the edges.
- Shape + chill: Spoon onto parchment or wax paper, roll into a log, and twist the ends. Chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve: Slice into coins and place on warm bread, roasted vegetables, or anything from a summer grill.