Tangerine and cognac butter
Prep:
5 mins
Flavoured butters always make a great cake accompaniment, so why not add an exotic touch to your Christmas pudding with this tangerine and cognac butter?
100g unsalted butter
2 tangerines, finely grate the zest and juice
2tbsp orange liqueur, such as cointreau
75-100g caster sugar
2tbsp cognac, or brandy
Place the butter in a bowl. Add the tangerine juice and zest, the orange liqueur and the caster sugar. Cream the butter with all these ingredients until it forms a pale, yellow colour.
Blend in the cognac or brandy, little by little. Taste the butter and add more sugar if necessary.
Put the flavoured butter into a plastic box and store it in the fridge. It will keep for up to 3 weeks.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Fruit, Alcohol
Recipe Type
Dessert, Dressings & Sauces, Easy
Cuisine
English
Special Info
Gluten free, Egg free
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Take the butter from the fridge and let it soften at room temperature for about an hour before serving.