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Delia Smith Brandy Butter Recipe

Delia Smith Brandy Butter Recipe

Delia Smith's brandy butter recipe is rich, boozy and ready in 10 minutes. The perfect topping for Christmas pudding, mince pies or a warm dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 125 g unsalted butter softened
  • 125 g icing sugar sifted
  • 50 g soft light brown sugar
  • 4 –5 tbsp brandy
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg optional

Method
 

  1. Beat the softened butter alone until pale and creamy.
  2. Add icing sugar and brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the brandy gradually, a tablespoon at a time.
  4. Continue beating until smooth and well combined.
  5. Stir in the nutmeg, if using.
  6. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use properly softened, not melted, butter for the lightest texture.
Add the brandy gradually to stop the mixture splitting.
Best made ahead of time, allowing the flavours to develop and mellow.
Chill for at least an hour before serving for the classic spoonable texture.
Freezes very well for up to 3 months.