Sweet Spicy Honey Butter (Printable)
Creamy honey butter with chili, smoked paprika and cayenne—sweet and spicy for breads, waffles, or grilled meats.
# Ingredient List:
→ Butter Mixture
01 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjusted to taste
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
06 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium mixing bowl and allow it to reach a workable, spreadable consistency.
02 - Add the honey, chili flakes, smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt directly over the butter.
03 - Using a spatula or hand mixer, blend all ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout.
04 - Transfer the blended butter to a small serving bowl, or roll it into a log shape using parchment paper for neat slicing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for a firmer consistency, or serve immediately for a softer, creamier spread.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes five minutes from cabinet to table and makes everything it touches taste better.
- The heat is completely in your control, so you can make it gentle enough for cautious eaters or bold enough to make your lips tingle.
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- If your butter is too cold the honey will not incorporate evenly and you will end up with pockets of sweetness and plain butter.
- Taste the mixture before chilling because the heat from the chili flakes intensifies slightly as it rests.
03 -
- Use the best honey you can find because there is nowhere for a mediocre ingredient to hide in a recipe with only six components.
- A splash of lime juice added right at the end brightens the entire flavor profile and makes the sweetness feel less one dimensional.