Butter Candle

5 from 1 vote

Light up your dinner party with a Butter Candle made with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices that sink into every bite!

Prep Time5

Refrigerate30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: French

Servings:

Blend the Butter. In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, whisk butter until smooth. Add chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
1 cup butter, 1 tablespoon parsley, 2 cloves garlic, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Make the Candle. Insert a toothpick, skewer or large needle into the center of the bottom of a paper cup. Feed a 4" wick through the hole.
Using a small rubber spatula or spreader, press butter into the paper cup around the wick until full. Gently tug the top and bottom of the wick to center it.
Refrigerate 30 minutes or until solid. Gently tear to remove paper cup.
3 2 ounce paper cups, 1 4" edible wick
To Serve. Bake or warm bread. Cut a round loaf into ¼ or ⅛ and insert candle and light. As the candle burns, melted butter seeps into the loaf.

Substitute fresh herbs, garlic and spices with 2 teaspoons of your favorite seasoning or Olive Oil Bread Dip.

Form with Honey Butter, Chocolate Butter, Sweet Butter, Orange Butter and serve with your favorite breads and pastries.

Form with Steak Butter to serve with filet, ribeye, vegetables and more.

Refrigerate covered up to 1 week or freeze in an airtight container up to 4 months.

Recipe Found on: https://julieblanner.com/butter-candle/