Brandy butter is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies, and your baked goods in need of a boost. The recipe is a mixture of softened butter, icing sugar and some brandy.
Just melt the brandy butter on top of the warmed Christmas pudding just before serving.
Christmas' Brandy Butter
Brandy butter is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies, and your baked goods in need of a boost. The recipe is a mix of softened butter, icing sugar and some brandy.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 3 tbsp. Brandy or Cognac
Instructions
- Place the butter in a large baking bowl. Beat with an electric hand whisk until light and creamy.
- Add the icing sugar and beat again until it's all incorporated.
- Add the brandy or Cognac to taste and stir well. If the mixture starts to curdle just add a little more icing sugar.
- Spoon the butter into a serving dish, cover and store in the fridge until required.
- If you want to add a little panache to your butter, add a bit of almond extract or orange zest/juice.