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February 23, 2015

Blood Orange Whipped Butter

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Happy Monday! We’re still recovering from a weekend of Chinese New Year celebrations (i.e., overindulging on food), and I just want to crawl back into bed. But this drool-worthy blood orange whipped butter called out to me. It must be shared.

Blood Orange Whipped Butter | The Worktop

If you’re anything like Jonathan (my sometimes-way-too-open-husband), the only blood orange you’ve had is in a San Pellegrino. Me though? I love a ripe blood orange, especially in the dead of winter because citrus fruits brighten up my day. And with Chinese New Year just here, blood oranges are even more welcomed in my kitchen. Oranges and tangerines are very auspicious symbols to the Chinese, particularly during the New Year because the Chinese pronunciation of tangerine and oranges sounds like luck and gold. I wouldn’t have said we’re superstitions, but we did fill the house with at least 4 types of oranges this past week (coincidence or subconscious?).

Blood Orange Whipped Butter

And this year, we really did luck out by doing so! I started experimenting with oranges in the kitchen, and this blood orange whipped butter is really something else. It’s sweet and tangy, beautifully golden pink, and so easy to whip up. I served it on Sprouted Buckwheat Waffles, but we almost just ate it by the spoonful. I started scooping it with my ice cream scooper, and I was so tempted to just walked out of the kitchen with a spoon stuck in the bowl. I controlled myself though, and that sticking out of the bowl is actually a butter knife to spread it on the waffle.

Blood Orange Whipped Butter | The Worktop

Did you celebrate Chinese New Years? It’s normally a two-week celebration, so we’re going to keep at it! If you’re still looking for Chinese New Year recipes, last year I posted a Coconut Banana Bread with Red Bean Buttercream. You can also find last week’s Friday Fives: Lunar New Year Recipes, which has some amazing recipes by other bloggers. I know I already wished you a Happy Chinese New Year last Thursday, but let the celebrations continue!

Blood Orange Whipped Butter | The Worktop

Blood Orange Whipped Butter (GF)

5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Serves: 16 tablespoons
Prep: 5 mins
Total: 5 mins
This Blood Orange Whipped Butter is so easy to make. It has a sweet citrus tang, and pairs well with waffles, pancakes and toast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (use the best quality you can get) - slightly cooler than room temperature
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons blood orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon blood orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons unrefined powdered sugar (use more for a stiffer butter)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Using a handheld mixer, whip the butter for a minute or so, until there are no large chunks.
  • Add in the blood orange juice, blood orange zest and unrefined powdered sugar. Continue beating until the butter is light and fluffy. You may need to start the mixer at low-speed to avoid splashing the blood orange juice.
  • Serve immediately.
  • You can store unused butter in the refrigerator, but once butter softens and hardens, the texture will slightly change.
Course: Condiments, Spreads
Special Diet: Gluten Free
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 108kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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By Tina Jui
Last updated: October 31, 2017
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Brunch Recipes for Mother's Day, Collections, Cooking Style, Gluten Free, Jams and Condiments, Lifestyle, No Cook, No Egg, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Seasonal, Spring Breakfast Recipes, Valentine's Day Brunch Recipes, Vegetarian, Winter Breakfast RecipesTags: citrus, Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes, whipped butter

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne says

    March 14, 2015 at 2:03 am

    Oh wow, this whipped butter is not only stunningly beautiful in color, it also sounds freggin’ amazing! Yummmm!!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      March 24, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Agreed! Freggin’ amazing :)

      Reply
  2. Kathi @ LaughingSpatula says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    This is just such a clever recipe idea! It sounds all summery and stuff and can’t wait to try it!
    Kathi

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      March 3, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks, Kathi! Blood oranges are in season through the winter so don’t miss them :)

      Reply
  3. rika says

    February 26, 2015 at 5:33 am

    Don’t get me wrong, but I thought I saw some blood orange ice cream! Citrus fruits are lovely in the kitchen, I love the smell and the color! My parents still believe in this type of superstition, hehe! Thanks for the inspiration…I want to try this with refined coconut oil, I love the idea of making a flavored ‘butter.’

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      March 3, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      Ha ha – I almost walked out of the kitchen with these like they were ice cream ;) Let me know how it goes when you try with coconut oil. I’m curious!

      Reply
  4. Jonathan says

    February 23, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful colors!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      March 23, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Yes, blood oranges have such amazing colors :)

      Reply

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