Description
A butter candle is a molded stick of butter with a wick that, when lit, melts the butter for drizzling over food. It’s both a practical and visually appealing addition to your table!
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1–2 tsp herbs or spices (optional, e.g., garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, or black pepper)
1 cotton candle wick (food-safe, untreated)
A small candle holder or heatproof container
Instructions
Prepare the butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter with your choice of herbs or spices (if using). This adds flavor to the butter.
Shape the butter: Mold the butter into a cylinder or candle-like shape. You can use parchment paper or plastic wrap to help shape it neatly.
Insert the wick: Take a food-safe cotton wick and insert it into the center of the butter cylinder, leaving about 1 inch of the wick sticking out at the top.
Chill: Place the butter candle in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
Set up: Place the chilled butter candle in a heatproof container or candle holder.
Light the wick: Light the wick like a candle. As it burns, the butter will melt and can be drizzled over your food.
Notes
Wick safety: Ensure the wick is food-safe and untreated. You can find these at craft stores or online.
Flavor variations: Customize the butter with garlic, herbs, or even a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
Serving: Use the melted butter for steak, potatoes, bread, or vegetables.
Storage: Store unused butter candles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 1-2 hours chilling time)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: (per tablespoon of butter, approximate)
- Calories: ~100 kcal
- Sugar: ~0g
- Fat: ~11g
- Carbohydrates: ~0g
- Protein: ~0g
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