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log of pesto butter on a cutting board, some cut into slices, bread in the front and back

PESTO BUTTER

Make rich and flavourful Pesto Butter easily at home with fresh basil pesto and creamy butter. Perfect for spreading, cooking, and adding a burst of herby goodness to any dish!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 0.5 Cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2-3 tbsp Pesto* adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest optional, but brightens it up
  • Pinch of Salt (only if your pesto and butter aren’t salted)
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese finely grated, optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter and pesto until well combined and smooth.
    hands holding a bowl of pesto butter
  • Stir in lemon zest, salt (if needed), and any other extras you love — Parm, garlic, chili flakes — it’s totally customizable. Taste and adjust.
    bowl of pesto butter with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top
  • Use immediately OR… Roll it up: Place the pesto butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment.
    pesto butter on a piece of plastic wrap
  • Shape into a log, and twist the ends. Chill until firm (about 30 mins in fridge or 10 in freezer).
    log of pesto butter in plastic wrap in a hand

Notes

If you love garlic, feel free to add 1/2 a clove, finely grated.
For a little kick, add some chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Batch | Calories: 1901kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 209g | Saturated Fat: 122g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 500mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6962IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 1mg
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