Gently rinse the chives and chive blossoms, then pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
1/4 cup chives, 1/4 cup chive blossoms
Pull the chive blossoms apart, separating the individual petals from the tough green stems. Reserve a small amount of the petals for decorating the outside of the butter.
Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl.
1 cup salted butter
Finely chop the fresh chives, then add them to the butter along with most of the chive blossom petals.
Stir until the chives and petals are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter and scatter the reserved blossom petals over the center.
Shape the butter into a log and place it over the petals. Gently press and roll the butter so the petals stick to the outside.
Wrap the butter tightly in the plastic wrap, twisting the ends to help maintain the log shape.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Slice and serve as needed.
Notas
Dicas e truques
Use chive blossoms that are clean, edible, and free from pesticides.
Dry the chives and blossoms thoroughly so excess water does not make the butter watery.
The butter should be soft enough to mix easily but not melted.
Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Serve with fresh bread, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables, steak, fish, or scrambled eggs.