How to Use Beurre Bordier Flavored Butters: Recipes & Pairing Ideas

Creative Ways to Use Beurre Bordier Flavored Butters

Beurre Bordier isn’t your average butter — it’s an experience. Made in Brittany, France, and cultured by hand, these butters are churned to perfection, then finished with unexpected yet refined flavor infusions. While the unsalted and demi-sel (salted) versions are pantry staples, the true fun begins with their flavored varieties.

Because this butter is a luxury item, we believe every spoonful should bring delight — whether you're dressing up a steak, elevating brunch, or finishing seafood. Here are some seasonal, creative, and delicious ways to make the most of every Bordier flavor.

🧈 Seaweed Butter

Infused with nori and sea salt, this butter is deeply savory with a briny richness that enhances seafood like nothing else.

  • Sear scallops or lobster tails in it for a restaurant-worthy finish.
  • Fold into mashed potatoes with a splash of cream and chives for a French bistro twist.
  • Spread on grilled sourdough with a slice of smoked salmon and a squeeze of lemon.

🌶️ Espelette Pepper Butter

Espelette pepper beurre bordier with Magnol baguette

A warm, mild chili from the French Basque region gives this butter its smoky spice — perfect for finishing savory dishes.

  • Finish a cast-iron steak with a pat of this butter just before slicing.
  • Toss with steamed green beans, asparagus, or baby carrots for an easy upgrade.
  • Melt over a baked potato or stir into creamy polenta.

🍓 Raspberry Butter

Delicate and fruity, this butter is made for mornings and desserts — or anytime you want something unexpectedly indulgent.

  • Spread on warm toast, waffles, or crêpes.
  • Use it as a filling between layers of sponge cake or croissants.
  • Add to a hot biscuit or muffin for a brunch-worthy treat.

🍦 Bourbon Vanilla Butter

Le Beurre Bordier Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Butter packaging next to a wooden spoon on a table.

This is vanilla like you’ve never tasted it before — creamy, floral, and deeply luxurious.

  • Serve on top of pancakes or French toast with fresh berries.
  • Stir into oatmeal or slather onto banana bread.
  • Try it in baking: swap into shortbread cookies or pastry crusts for a buttery vanilla boost.

🧄 Wild Garlic & Kampot Pepper Butter

Packed with aromatic punch, this one’s perfect for earthy dishes and savory roasts.

  • Spread under the skin of a whole chicken before roasting.
  • Melt over roasted root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or beets.
  • Use in a pan sauce for seared mushrooms, steaks, or lamb.

🍋 Olive Oil & Lemon Butter

This one may surprise you — it’s bright, zesty, and perfect for dishes that need a citrus lift.

  • Toss with hot pasta and herbs for a minimalist but luxurious lemon butter pasta.
  • Melt over grilled or pan-seared white fish or shrimp.
  • Use it to finish steamed broccoli or sautéed greens for a pop of brightness.

🍋 Japanese Yuzu

Delicately tart and vibrantly refreshing notes of Japanese yuzu citrus fruit.

  • Perfect for grilled fish, shrimp, scallops, sushi rice, or steamed vegetables.


Tips for Serving & Storing

  • These butters are best enjoyed at room temperature to fully appreciate their texture and flavor.
  • Store in the fridge, but bring to room temperature 20 minutes before using.
  • Freeze extras if needed — they easily thaw and keep their flavor integrity.

Whether you’re savoring a slice on toast or building a dish around one of these incredible flavors, Beurre Bordier is meant to inspire creativity.

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