Homemade Chipotle Butter – Smoky, Spicy & Ready in Minutes

This smoky, spicy chipotle butter blends creamy butter with bold chipotle flakes to add instant heat and depth to toast, roasted veggies, pasta, or grilled dishes. Quick to make and bursting with flavour, it’s the perfect easy upgrade to take everyday meals from simple to unforgettable.

Smoky Chipotle Butter (Spicy & Delicious)

Rich, smoky and gently spiced homemade chipotle butter brings instant depth to almost any dish. Brush it over corn, swirl it through roasted vegetables, or spread it on toasts, it adds a bold, warming flavour that is simply delicious.

Chipotle is a smoked, dried jalapeño chilli. The smoking process gives it a deep, unique flavour. Not just pure heat but a rich aroma that makes it one of a kind.

What makes this chipotle butter even better is that it starts with homemade butter. I make mine from double cream, which gives it an exceptionally fresh taste and a beautifully creamy texture, far superior to anything shop-bought. Once you have tried it, you will never want to go back.

Why Make Your Own Butter

Making your own butter might sound like a luxury, but it’s surprisingly simple and easy, especially if you have a food mixer. Homemade butter tastes noticeably fresher than store-bought butter. You also have complete control over the ingredients, which means no preservatives, artificial flavourings, or unnecessary additives, just rich, creamy, salted or unsalted butter just how you like it.

Creating your own butter also allows you to customise it with fresh herbs, garlic, spices, citrus zest, or anything else you enjoy. It is also often more cost-effective, especially when making organic or flavoured compound butters. The buttermilk bi-product can be used in cakes, pancakes and other delicious baking creations.

Beyond the taste, there’s something wonderfully satisfying about making your own butter. When I was growing up, my great-grandmother’s wooden butter churn had become more of a decorative piece, but it always fascinated me. I used to play with it, imagining how she managed to turn milk into butter, it truly is a remarkable process. And of course, it’s incredibly useful to know how to make butter when you need to rescue whipped cream that’s gone past its perfect stage and would otherwise go to waste.

What is Compound Butter

Compound butter is plain butter mixed with herbs, spices and other ingredients. It can be made savoury or sweet, depending on how you want to use it. Known in French as beurre composé, compound butter is used by chefs worldwide to cook with or as a finishing touch on a variety of dishes.

Why You’ll Love This Smoky Chipotle Butter

• Smoky, spicy, and full of depth
• Incredibly versatile
• Ready in minutes
• Made with simple ingredients
• Freezer-friendly

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How to Make Chipotle Butter

Equipment Needed:

I use my Kenwood Cooking Chef XL fitted with the creaming beater to make this chipotle butter recipe. It is quick, efficient, and produces consistent smooth results.

If you do not have a food mixer, you can also use a manual butter churner like this one or place the cream in a jar with a lid and shake vigorously until the butter and buttermilk separate. The manual process will take longer than a food mixer. You will also need the cream to be at room temperature to speed up the process.

You will also need some butter paddles if you want to shape your butter.

Ingredients:

To make this chipotle chilli butter you will need:

• double cream
• chipotle flakes
• sea salt flakes

Step 1: Churn The Cream

• Place the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk or creaming beater attachment.
• Place a splashguard or shield on the bowl to prevent splashing.
• Mix the cream gradually starting from low to the highest setting. The cream will turn into soft whipped cream, then hard whipped cream. Carry on mixing until the buttermilk separates from the cream and the butter forms.
• Pour the buttermilk into a separate container and keep in an airtight container refrigerated. You can use it for baking.

Step 2: Wash The Butter

• Fill a bowl with cold water and place the butter in it. Using your hands, press the butter to remove any remaining buttermilk. The water will turn milky. Empty the bowl and refill it with fresh cold water. Repeat this process until the water stays clear and no more buttermilk is released from the butter.
• Place the butter on some kitchen paper to absorb any excess moisture.

Step 3: Mix The Chipotle Flakes

• Place the butter into a bowl. Gradually mix in the chipotle flakes and salt to taste.

Step 4: Shape and Store Your Chipotle Butter

• Shape the butter either by hand or with some butter paddles.
• Wrap the butter in parchment paper or transfer to an airtight container and chill.

Tips for Success

• Make sure the unflavoured butter is soft (the rest of the ingredients will mix better)
• Start with a little chipotle and adjust to taste.
• Add sea salt flakes to taste

Variations

• Chipotle lime butter
• Honey chipotle butter
• Chipotle garlic butter
• Chipotle herb butter

The Best Uses for Chipotle Butter

This is a very versatile compound butter which you can use for cooking or as a simple spread.

• Vegetables: Toss with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, corn, or sweet potatoes.
• Pasta/Rice/Grains: Melt a spoon on hot pasta, rice, or grains for a quick burst of flavour.
• Serve with Bread: Serve as a spread for your bread board for a tasty nibble or appetiser.
• Toasts/ Bagels / Sandwiches: Spread on your favourite bread for a quick flavour boost.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

This smoky chipotle butter can be stored in the fridge or the freezer.

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in parchment paper for up to 3 weeks.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly in parchment paper and cling film and freeze for up to 3 months. You can slice this chipotle butter whenever needed, and leave it to thaw outside the fridge and add it directly to hot or warm food.

FAQs About Chipotle Butter

I hope you enjoy this chipotle butter recipe as much as I do.  If you do make them, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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