Oaxaca Twist Butter

Name: Oaxaca Twist Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh raspberries; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup finely grated dark chocolate candy bar; 1/8 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper; 1/3 cup ground pecans, toasted

This Mexican-inspired compound butter elevates fresh-baked bread, croissants or muffins to new heights. The combination of raspberries with dark chocolate, toasted pecans and just a touch of hot chili makes your tastebuds dance every time. —Nicole Filizetti, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup finely grated dark chocolate candy bar
1/8 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
1/3 cup ground pecans, toasted

Directions

Crush raspberries and drain; combine berries with butter, grated chocolate and ancho chili, mixing well. Place butter in a small serving bowl; sprinkle with nuts. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.

Test Kitchen tips

For a breakfast like no other, serve this butter on pancakes or French toast in place of syrup, or on fresh-baked muffins.

Spread on graham crackers for a salty-sweet breakfast treat.

This butter will keep in the fridge for up to a week -- if it lasts that long.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 80 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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