How to Make Truffle Butter

Easy Fresh Black Truffle Butter Recipe with 10g of Truffle

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There are few easier ways to make fresh black truffles last a little longer than turning them into homemade truffle butter.

Rich, aromatic and incredibly versatile, truffle butter captures the earthy fragrance of fresh black truffle in good-quality butter. Keep it in the fridge to enjoy over the following days, or freeze it in small portions so you can bring a little of the winter truffle season into your cooking later in the year.

This simple truffle butter recipe uses just three ingredients: butter, fresh black truffle and a little sea salt.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Infusion time: 24 hours in the refrigerator
Makes: 250g of butter to 25g of fresh black truffle

Ingredients

250g Unsalted Australian butter
25g Fresh French black truffle
Pinch of Sea salt to suit preferred taste

Method

1. Soften the Butter

2. Microplane the Fresh Truffle into the butter

3. Combine the Truffle and Butter and mix well with a fork

4. Can be rolled into a log by placing in kitchen wrap and medallions cut as required

5, Allow the flavour to develop overnight in the refrigerator

6. Refrigerate or freeze for extended storage

7. Use between 10 and 20g melted your favourite dish including steaks, pasta, pizza, toasties etc

How long does Truffle Butter last?

Refrigerator: Up to 5 days

Freezer: Up to 6 months. 100g logs and cut off medallions as required.

Why Truffle Butter is a great way to enjoy Truffles

Victoria's fresh black truffle season is mid-June to mid-August. Making truffle butter is one of our favourite ways to capture some of the aroma and flavour of freshly harvested Ashridge truffles and enjoy them beyond winter.

How to use Black Truffle Butter

Truffle butter is perfect way to add at the end of the cooking stage and melt over eggs, pasta, risotto, steak, potatoes, mushrooms and to make delicious toasties.

Frequently Asked Questions about Truffle Butter

Can I make truffle butter with fresh black truffles? - Yes, truffle butter is one of the most convenient ways to add delicious truffle flavour to a wide range of meals and one of the best ways to store truffles beyond the winter season.
Can I freeze truffle butter? - Yes, this is the perfect way to preserve truffles and preserve their delicious flavour for months after the winter season. This becomes an easy and convenient way to add truffle flavour to many dishes.
How long does homemade truffle butter last? - We find truffle butter is best up to 5 to 7 days in a sealed container in the fridge and up to 3 to 6 months when frozen. This means no truffle ever goes to waste!
How much fresh truffle should I add to butter? - The ratio we use is about 10% or 10 g of truffle for every 100g of butter. This can be varied to suit individual taste.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter for truffle butter? - Whether to use salted or unsalted butter is really your preference. Either work well or extra salt can be added if required. A good quality butter will provide a better experience.

Truffle Butter Recipe with Ashridge truffles

During Victoria's winter truffle season, French black truffles are available at Ashridge in West Gippsland, fresh from the farm. Pre-order fresh black truffles here→

How to Make Truffle Butter with fresh Truffles

Easy Fresh Black Truffle Butter Recipe with 10g of Truffle