Uber-fantastic Coffee Butter

vugar says: Aug 4, 2012. 5:20 PM

The idea sounds awesome. I tried it out, (with caramel flavored coffee) it was very bitter and uneatable. So i added more sugar, it didnt change anything :( any advises, i mean i'm reading the comments and thinking, why isnt working for me. HELP!!!

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ravenking (author) in reply to vugarAug 7, 2012. 9:34 AM

No two batches of coffee beans are the same depending when they were picked and how they were stored and processed. Coffee Arabica is my favorite beans. There are many different blends of coffee and sometimes the fancy aromas are a hit or a miss. Other reason why a mixture could taste aweful was if it reacted with the container it was sitting in. A metal bowl can oxidize and ruin the ingredients.

wesday says: Jan 29, 2012. 9:47 AM

by the way....what possessed you make such a thing???

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ravenking (author) in reply to wesdayJan 31, 2012. 11:47 AM

I like to drink hazelnut coffee a lot, I enjoy the creaminess of peanutbutter and together they make a powerful tango of deliciousness. And the contest added incentive to try something new with coffee.

squawkamole says: Jan 29, 2012. 7:30 AM

would instant coffee work? this sounds wonderful! Ferb I know what we're going to do today.

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ravenking (author) in reply to squawkamoleJan 31, 2012. 11:32 AM

Yes, definately! :D

seventhc says: Jan 29, 2012. 7:13 AM

This looks delicious and I'll be making up a batch soon. I wanted to ask though, why does the honey have to be crystalized? I ask because I have normal honey that isn't crystalized and would prefer honey over sugar.

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ravenking (author) in reply to seventhcJan 31, 2012. 11:21 AM

Thank you Seventhc for this very interesting question! If you add liquid honey you coffee butter will be a little bit softer. I added crystalised honey for more texture (scratchy) and thicker. I guess I wanted to bite into my coffee mixture. :)

capnbob says: Jan 29, 2012. 12:07 PM

That has to be the simplest recipe I've ever seen. Sounds like a tasty way to get my coffee fix.

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ravenking (author) in reply to capnbobJan 31, 2012. 11:11 AM

I was hoping you would say that. Simply delicious! Enjoy. :)

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Treasure Tabby says: Jan 29, 2012. 3:04 PM

Ooo nice. But I wonder if instead of peanut butter since I'm not much of a peanut butter fan, if its possible to use almond butter or even make a mocha spread using Nutella? :)

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ravenking (author) in reply to Treasure TabbyJan 31, 2012. 11:07 AM

These are all delicious ideas. Send me a photo. Nuttella...yum,yum. Shhhh...don't tell anybody. ;)

Standard2 says: Jan 30, 2012. 1:13 PM

This was quite delicious

moclips7924 says: Jan 29, 2012. 10:02 PM

perfect on graham crackers.....instant coffee works well.....and instead of sugar or honey, grind up some chocolate or chocolate chips into a fine grind. how is it? for the ladies: to-die-for. for the men: dude.

buddylo says: Jan 29, 2012. 6:27 PM

This was a great dessert snack.

solserenade says: Jan 29, 2012. 6:01 PM

Nice idea! Thanks much. Looks yummy.

oscarfalcon says: Jan 29, 2012. 5:13 PM

I think I will try this tomorrow. Thanks for that.

Eleventy says: Jan 29, 2012. 11:36 AM

Oooh, what a yummmmy idea! I'm inspired to try different nut-butters... Walnut or almond maybe. Or hazelnut of course!

What a great way to get your coffee and breakfast in one on your way out the door in the morning :-)

projectbronco in reply to EleventyJan 29, 2012. 4:09 PM

I think the hazelnut is a great idea!

Aeynghus says: Jan 29, 2012. 2:27 PM

Just made this and it was very good. Something I would never have thought of doing. Thank you.

phazard says: Jan 29, 2012. 10:24 AM

Starbucks Via should work quite well for this, as it is microground...

Eleventy in reply to phazardJan 29, 2012. 11:33 AM

I second the Via. I don't trust my grinder to make it fine enough that the end result isn't grainy, and Starbucks Via is in a whole 'nother class of instant coffee (in that it is an acceptable substitute for coffee! :-) )

rmosby in reply to EleventyJan 29, 2012. 11:38 AM

I just did it with the Via. I tried 1 packet as a substitute for one tablespoon and it was very strong. Good. But strong. I think next time I will double the peanut butter and sugar.

rmosby says: Jan 29, 2012. 11:13 AM

Running off to try this right now...

boblatterman says: Jan 29, 2012. 10:25 AM

Great to see this in print..... I make this myself... :) I love experimental food... LOL

wesday says: Jan 29, 2012. 9:44 AM

Saw this and immediately had to make. Very interesting complex flavor. Kinda a "love - hate" thing. Kinda like smoked peanut butter....oooohhh wait...just finished last bite.....must make more.

wolfsingleton says: Jan 29, 2012. 9:40 AM

Tried this a couple days ago, and it was promising enough to try again. I switched out the regular sugar for dark brown sugar and it worked beautifully. I experimented a little further and slowly melted one part of the mixture, one part heavy cream and one part dark chocolate together in a double boiler. Came out pretty smooth (like a loose peanut butter consistency) and used it as a filling between Nilla Wafers. Loved it - thanks for such a great idea to work with!