What Is Compound Butter Made Of?
Compound butter is made of butter that is mixed with a variety of flavorful ingredients such as herbs (like parsley, thyme, or rosemary), garlic, shallots, lemon zest, cheese, fruit preserves, spices, and more. This mixture is then rolled into a log shape, chilled, and sliced for use on top of grilled meats, vegetables, or spread onto bread. The added ingredients give the butter a more complex and appetizing taste than plain butter.