Whipped Brown Butter Brie with Creamed Lavender Honey
Serves 6
10 mins prep
10 mins cook
20 mins Steep/Chill
40 mins total
This whipped brie appetizer layers a whipped brown butter brie with whipped honey infused with lavender and topped with a lavender salt to make an amazing savory sweet dip that is perfect for company or just because.
Brie Butter
Lavender Honey Drizzle
Lavender Rosemary Salt:
Toppings
Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, cook the butter over medium heat until the milk solids turn deeply golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat.
oz unsalted butter
Whip the Butter: Transfer the browned butter to a bowl set over an ice bath. With a spatula, whip until it’s fully incorporated and thickened. Remove from the ice bath.
Add the Brie: Add the brie and heavy cream to the whipped brown butter. Use a hand mixer to whip for 1-3 minutes, until smooth and fluffy. Add to a piping bag.
oz brie
tbsp heavy cream
Make the Lavender Honey: In a small saucepan, combine 3 tbsp honey, lavender, rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Bring just to a light simmer, then turn off the heat.
Let it steep for 15 minutes, or until completely cooled. Remove the thyme and stir in the creamed honey. Add to your piping bag and refrigerate so it thickens up.
tbsp honey
tsp lavender flowers
tbsp fresh rosemary
thyme sprig
pinch salt
cup creamed honey
Make the Lavender Rosemary Salt: Mix the flaky salt, chopped rosemary, and dried lavender. Rub the lavender between your fingers to “disintegrate” the buds so you don’t get big chunks.
cup flaky salt
tbsp fresh rosemary
tsp dried lavender flowers
Pipe and Plate: Pipe the brie butter onto your serving plate in smooth, even horizontal strips, leaving a bit of space between each. Hold the bag at a 45° angle for the cleanest lines. Pipe the lavender honey in between each brie butter strip.
Finish with a sprinkle of lavender rosemary salt (not all of it!) and a light dusting of herbes de Provence, if using. Serve immediately with warm bread or toasted baguette slices for dipping and spreading. Enjoy!
herbes de Provence
