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Florida Buttercrack

Gastro-PubHolidayNo-CookSpecial OccasionVegetarian
Time :5 minutes
Yield :16 servings
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Creamy homemade vanilla ice cream in a white bowl with a wooden-handled spoon, surrounded by a grater with orange zest, fresh pear, and baking ingredients on a white tiled surface.

The Scoop

This Florida Buttercrack is here to elevate any carb it touches from basic to elite.
It might be a cliché mood boost in a bowl situation. But when life is giving major flop era vibes, and you need an immediate serotonin hit, this citrusy, boozy butter completely has your back. It’s so creamy and sweet and packs just enough Grand Marnier to make you forget your problems. And it comes with a simple life goal: to elevate any carb it touches from basic to elite.
Hack it:
Add a pinch of sea salt to sharpen the citrus.
Swap Grand Marnier for Cointreau or skip alcohol and use orange extract.
Add a drizzle of honey for a softer, dessert-style spread.
Mix in a tiny pinch of chili flakes for a sweet-heat twist.
Fold in vanilla for more bakery-style vibes.
Leftovers:
Spread on a piece of toast and broil for instant orange-sugar toast.
Stir into warm oatmeal or porridge (such an elite upgrade!).
Melt over pancakes or waffles like you planned this all along.
Mix into frosting for a citrus buttercream shortcut.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, salted or unsalted, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier®
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely grated

Directions

  • In a medium bowl with a stand mixer, add the butter, the Grand Marnier, and the orange zest and mix until smooth and well-combined.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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