TRUFFLE BUTTER RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE FRESH TRUFFLE BUTTER
ABOUT SCOTCH HILL TRUFFLE FARM
Scotch Hill Truffle Farm is located in the rolling hills of West Gippsland, Victoria, just one hour from Melbourne. We grow premium French black winter truffles (Tuber melanosporum), harvested fresh during the Australian truffle season. Our recipes are inspired by the truffles we grow and are designed to help you enjoy fresh black truffles at home. During the season, fresh truffles can be purchased online and shipped Australia-wide, or experienced firsthand through our truffle hunts and farm experiences.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Salted Butter
- 10-15 grams Fresh Truffle
Instructions
- 1. Soften the Butter 250 grams Salted Butter: Let the butter come to room temperature for easy mixing.2. Grate or finely chop the truffle 10-15 grams Fresh Truffle: 3. Incorporate the Truffle: fold the fresh truffle into the butter using a spatula, fork or electric mixer.4. Shape and Chill: spoon the mixture onto parchment, shape into a log and twist the ends to seal. alternately use cling wrap. 5. Refrigerate or Freeze: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer life and use as required.Serving Ideas: Use your homemade truffle butter to: melt over steak or chicken, stir into mashed potatoes, melt over roasted vegetables, finish off grilled mushrooms or potato, toss through pasta or spread onto warm toast or baguette slices
BUY FRESH BLACK TRUFFLES ONLINE
Harvested at Scotch Hill Truffle Farm and expressed shipped Australia Wide .PRO TIPS
- Use Fresh Seasonal truffles for maximum aroma and flavour.
- Shop Fresh Black Truffles online BUY HERE or join one of our TRUFFLE HUNTS at Scotch Hill Truffle Farm to forage for your own truffles.
- Truffle flavour develops and deepens after 24 hours in the fridge. Prepare ahead where possible for the best result.Â
- A small amount of truffle goes a long way - start light and adjust to taste
- Fresh black truffle pairs beautifully with butter, eggs, pasta, potatoes, mushrooms and creamy cheeses
- Store any left over truffle butter in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.
TRUFFLE BUTTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ 1: How long does truffle butter last
Truffle butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
FAQ 2:Can I freeze truffle butter?
Yes. Truffle butter freezes exceptionally well and can be stored frozen for several months.
FAQ 3: Can I use frozen black truffle?
Yes. Frozen black truffle can be grated directly into softened butter and works well when fresh truffles are unavailable.
FAQ 4: What can I serve with truffle butter?
Truffle butter is delicious on steak, eggs, pasta, mashed potatoes, mushrooms and toasted bread.
FAQ 5: How much truffle should I use in truffle butter?
For 250g of butter, 10–15g of fresh black truffle provides excellent flavour. If you have plenty of truffle you can aim for 10% weight of the butter, which will create a very decadent butter.