Chive Blossom Compound Butter
The first time I learned about chive blossoms was when I was a cook at abcV. One of my colleagues was plucking the petals, and I was immediately intrigued. Ever since then, I’ve explored a few ways to use them: I love garnishing dishes with the delicate petals, making gorgeous and flavorful chive blossom compound butter, and I’ve even created a beautiful chive blossom vinegar.
If you ever come across chive blossoms, I urge you to try making this simple compound butter and spreading it on a warm piece of toast — it’s absolutely heavenly. I like to finish it with a few fresh chive blossoms and some finely chopped chive stems from the blossoms. Just writing about it is making my mouth water.
Chive Blossoms Fun Facts
🌸 Edible Flowers: Chive blossoms are entirely edible! They have a mild onion flavor, making them great for garnishing salads, soups, and even deviled eggs.
🐝 Pollinator-Friendly: Bees love chive blossoms. They're a great addition to gardens because they attract pollinators.
🧅 From the Onion Family: Chives (and their blossoms) are part of the Allium family, which includes onions, garlic, and leeks.
🌿 Perennial Powerhouse: Chives come back every year and are one of the easiest herbs to grow. Once they bloom, the purple flowers add beauty and function to herb gardens.
🍷 Infuse Vinegar: Chive blossoms can be used to make a beautiful, light pink chive blossom vinegar—perfect for dressings and marinades.
✂️ Snip to Grow: Regularly harvesting the blossoms (and leaves) encourages the plant to produce more.
🌎 Ancient Herb: Chives have been used since ancient times, with mentions dating back to 3000 BC in Chinese medicine and cuisine.
Blossom Butter Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 bundles of chive blossoms (flowers only, gently rinsed, patted dry)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a bowl, mash the softened butter with a fork or mix with a spatula until smooth.
Gently pull the chive blossoms apart into individual florets and stir them into the butter.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log, and chill until firm.
Serving Ideas:
Spread on warm bread or biscuits
Melt over grilled vegetables or steak
Stir into mashed potatoes or steamed rice for a floral, oniony boost
If you make our Chive Blossom Compound Butter , I’d love for you to leave a comment or share a rating! I always enjoy reading your thoughts. Don’t forget to share your creations on Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest using #victoriasearthkitchen—I can’t get enough of seeing your beautiful dishes come to life. If you love this recipe, be sure to check out some of my other favorite vegetable-forward dishes on the blog for more inspiration
Chive Blossom Compound Butter
This chive blossom compound butter melts beautifully on warm bread, adding a savory, floral touch that's both elegant and delicious.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the softened butter with a fork or mix with a spatula until smooth.
- Gently pull the chive blossoms apart into individual florets and stir them into the butter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log, and chill until firm.
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