Pesto Butter for Barbecues & Snacks
Creamy Pesto Butter with Fresh Herbs – Quick to Make and Perfect with Bread, Vegetables, and Grilled Foods
This pesto butter is ready in just a few minutes: creamy butter, aromatic ORO di Parma Pesto Verde, and fresh herbs combine to create a flavorful barbecue spread for bread, vegetables, or fish.
Ingredients
100 g butter, softened
15 g (1 tbsp) ORO di Parma Pesto Verde
½ tsp lemon zest
1 pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped (e.g., parsley, basil)
Step 1 : Whip the butter
Put the softened butter in a bowl and beat it with a fork or hand mixer until creamy.
Step 2 : Stir in the pesto
Add the ORO di Parma Pesto Verde and lemon zest to the butter and stir in until evenly combined.
Tip
For a more intense flavor, you can slightly increase the amount of pesto (up to 20 g).
Or for alternatives: Use our ORO di Parma Pesto Rosso or ORO di Parma Pesto Calabrese
Step 3 : Season to taste & chill
Season with salt to taste, transfer to a small bowl, and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Tip
Alternatively, you can shape the butter into a log wrapped in plastic wrap and slice it later.
Ingredients
100 g butter, softened
15 g (1 tbsp) ORO di Parma Pesto Verde
½ tsp lemon zest
1 pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped (e.g., parsley, basil)
