Psssst. Radish and butter lovers, I've got something exceptional for you! This Compound Radish Butter with Thyme is a delicious French-inspired treat you can eat any time of day.
I originally shared this recipe in 2014. I've recently updated this post with additional information, including a recipe card complete with nutritional information, but the recipe itself has remained unchanged.
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- How this recipe came to be:
- How long will compound butter keep?
- How does your garden grow?
- Here is our radish haul from 2014:
- Garden photos from 2021:
- How to use compound radish butter:
- How does radish butter with thyme taste?
- The step-by-step photo instructions for making compound radish butter with thyme:
- Additional recipes using fresh vegetables:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
- softened butter (I used unsalted, but salted can be used)
- fresh radishes
- fresh thyme
- salt and pepper
- honey
- crusty bread or crackers
- Maldon finishing salt (optional)
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- medium-size mixing bowl
- spatula
- chef's knife / Santoku / or rasp (shown)
- cutting board (optional)
- measuring spoons
- bowl for serving
- plastic wrap for storing
- decorative spreaders (optional)
How this recipe came to be:
Years ago I remember watching Ina Garten in an old episode of The Barefoot Contessa where she was telling about how French children would eat radish and butter sandwiches, sprinkled with a little salt, as an after-school treat.
Ina's story has always stuck with me because I thought it an odd combination, but one I was very intrigued by.
I've always wanted to go to France. I'm not sure when I'll actually be fortunate enough to go, but I know that someday I will.
Until that time, I'll have to make do with this recipe for Compound Radish Butter with Thyme.
How long will compound butter keep?
If using salted butter, you can keep this compound butter on the counter (covered) for up to 1 week. That way the consistency is always soft, spreadable, and ready to eat at a moment's notice.
If not using salted butter, I recommend keeping it covered in the refrigerator, and then it's good for up to 2 weeks.
However, I'd recommend that it to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor and consistency.
How does your garden grow?
When we started growing radishes in our own backyard garden a few years ago (the photo below is from 2014), I just knew I'd have to put my own spin on this classic French delicacy.
Here is our radish haul from 2014:
Garden photos from 2021:
There are no radishes ready for harvesting just yet, but I thought you may like to view our raised bed gardens from this year.
Raised bed gardening is SO much easier to weed and keep control of. We're loving it!!
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How to use compound radish butter:
This Compound Radish Butter with Thyme is to be used as a spread for crackers and bread and served as an appetizer or light snack.
How does radish butter with thyme taste?
Its taste is sweet from the butter and honey, and tangy because of the wonderful bite the fresh radishes provide.
After spreading, sprinkle with a little additional finishing salt and close your eyes...
The next thing you'll know is you'll be standing atop the Eiffel Tower singing "That's Amoré!"
Wait...that's Italian, but what ever! LOL
The step-by-step photo instructions for making compound radish butter with thyme:
- Clean and trim the radishes. Discard leaves.
- Grate or finely chop the radishes into the softened butter.
- Season with salt, pepper, and honey.
- Add fresh thyme leaves and still well.
- Spread on crackers or crusty bread.
- Enjoy!
Additional recipes using fresh vegetables:
*Farmer's Market Veggie Salad (shown below and in the featured video)
Farmer’s Market Vegetable Salad is a seasonally delicious and healthy salad which is a great accompaniment to any meal, or as an entire meal in and of itself!
*Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad (not shown)
Crunchy, healthy, and completely addictive. This Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad has it ALL going on!! Dig in! You’re going to love this colorful salad!
*Layered Zucchini Parmesan (shown below)
Layered Zucchini Parmesan has all the flavors you love about pizza or lasagna but without all those annoying carbs to weigh you down.
*Italian Roasted Plum Tomatoes (not shown)
Italian Roasted Plum Tomatoes are sweet, soft, crunchy, and deliciously seasoned. They’ll make a perfect bbq side dish for just about anything you can imagine, and they’ll even be as tasty as heck for breakfast or brunch.
*Compound Butter with Radish and Thyme (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!
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Printable Recipe Card
COMPOUND RADISH BUTTER WITH THYME
Ingredients
- ½ pound butter (2 sticks) softened to room temperature (I used unsalted)
- 5-6 fresh radishes (approximately ½ cup) cleaned and finely chopped, or grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus additional for sprinkling
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Crackers and crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- -Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir well to combine.
- -Serve at room temperature with crackers and crusty bread slices.
- -Sprinkle with additional salt if desired.
Nutrition
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Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Ooh - I've never had radish butter! Color me intruged. I need to try this! And I also need to feel I'm being transported to the Eiffel Tower. I won't sing, though... That will scare the tourists...
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love radishes but never thought to put them in butter!
Savory Experiments says
What an interesting combination! I love the idea of crunchy radishes with creamy butter.
Susan says
Renee your garden is incredible! What I would give to have a backyard like that! I just got radishes with my CSA this week and I was going to pick them, but I might reserve a little for this. Sounds delicious.
Paula-bell'alimento says
Love making compound butters!
Pam says
R-E-N-E-EEEEE! Great Idea with the Radish Thyme Butter - Guess what I'm making today 🙂 I have all those ingredients in the house right now, it was meant to be.
I just love your garden it is perfection.
Joyce says
Born and raised in a small town in Penna near Amish country I grew up eating radish sandwiches all my life. I just had one the other day and they are delicious. Nice white bread slathered with good butter and lots of salt on the radishes. Nothing more satisfying!
Angie Barrett says
Isn't compound butter just the best! I love your version!
Lauren Kelly Nutriton says
I love radishes but I've never had radish butter! I am excited to try this!
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
I love making compound butters and play around with lots of different combinations. I've never thought of adding radishes though it makes perfect sense based on the classic French after school treat.
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
One of my favorite restaurants serves radishes with butter complimentary like some restaurants serve bread and I've always wanted to try it at home....I think this recipe just might be the one to try! Love!
Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says
I've only recently become partial to radishes and love the sound of this flavored butter - will have to try the next time I get the in my CSA!
Amanda @the_kitcheneer says
This.looks.amazing!!! I must try this! I love French inspired recipes!