I am a butter junkie. I love butter and have been known to spread it on crackers and eat it like cheese. I get this from my mother, who also loved butter.
Cultured Kefir Butter
Kefir butter has a cheesy tang, which makes it more interesting than regular butter. The process is easy, and there is an infinite number of flavor combinations for this butter. Think herbs, spices, and citrus.
Ingredients
- 1- quart heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk kefir
- 1 tsp flake sea salt
- Optional: Zest from orange & chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, combine the heavy cream and kefir. Cover with a clean towel fastened with a rubber band. Leave out on the counter overnight or until the cream thickens like sour cream.
- Once cream and kefir mixture thickens, refrigerate until chilled.
- Using a mixer or whisk whip the child cream mixture until it turns into whipped cream.
- Continue to beat until the mixture begins to separate. Once fully separated, drain the butter in a mesh strainer.
- Knead the butter on a smooth surface or cutting board. Work it like bread dough. At this point, you can add salt and other flavorings.
- Store in a butter holder or small crock.
Recipe Notes
Flavored cultured kefir butter makes a lovely host gift. I look for cute containers to gift the butter in, and always include the recipe.
Kristen Coffield
I am a passionate advocate for food as medicine, life navigator and culinary coach. This is my space for sharing what excites, inspires and motivates me to live my best life. It began as a recipe blog for nourishing, simple, weekday meals and has become something much bigger… a guide to resilient wellness. I am excited to share my knowledge of how daily habits can cumulatively help you to live like you mean it and age like you want to.
