Brandy Butter
Softened butter beaten with icing sugar and brandy, chilled and spooned onto hot Christmas pudding and mince pies. Fifteen minutes, plus chilling.
Method
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Beat the butter in a bowl for 3 minutes until very pale and creamy.
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Add the icing sugar a spoonful at a time and beat for 3 minutes more until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the brandy a tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each so it does not curdle.
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Stir in the nutmeg and taste for sweetness and brandy.
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Spoon into a serving dish and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
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Take out of the fridge 10 minutes before serving.
Chef’s Tips
- Beat the butter until pale. It is what makes it light.
- Add the brandy a spoonful at a time so it does not split.
- Chill it firm, then serve it cold on hot pudding.
Pairing Suggestions
- Christmas pudding
- Mince pies
- Warm sticky toffee pudding
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate in a covered pot up to 2 weeks. Freeze for 3 months.
Common questions
How long does Brandy Butter take to make?
About 15 minutes of hands-on work — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking — plus 1 hour of chilling until firm, so allow 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 12.
What are the key tips for making Brandy Butter?
Beat the butter until pale. It is what makes it light. Add the brandy a spoonful at a time so it does not split. Chill it firm, then serve it cold on hot pudding.
What should I serve with Brandy Butter?
Christmas pudding; Mince pies; Warm sticky toffee pudding.
Can Brandy Butter be made ahead or frozen?
Refrigerate in a covered pot up to 2 weeks. Freeze for 3 months.
Is Brandy Butter suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Brandy Butter?
About 130 kcal per serving, with 0 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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