American Cafe Butter Spread Recipes

HOMEMADE SOFT BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, process the room temperature butter for a couple of seconds.
• With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil, then the water in a thin stream to allow the butter to absorb the liquids (this may take several minutes of pulsing and the mixture will be very "loose" like a pudding texture).
• Pour into a crock or bowl.
• Freeze or refrigerate until it firms up.

AMERICAN CAFE'S CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Place butter in mixing bowl & beat on high for 1 minute.
• Add chives & sour cream & mix on medium til til incorporated.
• Finally add garlic & salt to taste
• Serve immediately or place in refrigerator. Be sure & serve at room temperature.

SWEET-CREAM COFFEE BUTTER

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Do Ahead
• Butter can be made 10 days ahead; keep chilled.

AMERICAN CAFE BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• With an electic mixer combine the cream cheese and the butter until light, fluffy and pale in color.
• Begin to chop the garlic roughly and than add the salt to the garlic to release the oils. Chop until very fine and almost like a paste.
• Add the garlic and chives (or scallions) to the butter creamcheese mixture.
• Mix by hand and store in the refrigerator for an hour or two to let the flavors meld together. Bring out to soften at room temperature when ready to serve.
• Enjoy.