Homemade Truffle Butter: Recipe for Restaurants
Truffle butter is a versatile staple for steak, bread, pasta and sauces. With quantities for 500 g of butter and the cost calculation per portion.
- 500 g butter – base quantity
- approx. 10 min – preparation, plus chilling time
- 5% truffle – reference value
Ingredients for 500 g of butter
- 500 g butter, room temperature
- 25 g fresh truffle, finely grated or chopped (5%)
- 5 g fleur de sel
Preparation
- Beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in the truffle and fleur de sel.
- Shape into a log on baking paper or foil and wrap tightly.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, so the aroma can develop.
- Slice and use portion by portion.
Truffle cost calculation
Truffle share for 500 g of butter and per portion with 10 g of butter (approx. 0.5 g truffle), net price.
| Variety | Price per kg (net) | Per 500 g butter (25 g) | Per 10 g portion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncinatum First Choice | €600.00 | €15.00 | €0.30 |
| Uncinatum Second Choice | €350.00 | €8.75 | €0.18 |
| Uncinatum Cut Pieces | €450.00 | €11.25 | €0.23 |
| Melanosporum | €350.00 | €8.75 | €0.18 |
| Asian Truffle | €150.00 | €3.75 | €0.08 |
All prices net plus 7% VAT, as of week 41/2026.
Practical tips
- Ideal with Second Choice: small pieces are enough, aroma and effect are the same.
- Keep refrigerated for only a few days; portioned and frozen it lasts longer.
- Great on steaks, warm bread, mashed potatoes or pasta.
- Do not heat too much, to preserve the aroma.
Recommended product: black truffle Uncinatum, ideal for shaving or grating – discover our fresh truffles.
Learn more: varieties, season and storage of truffles.
Fresh truffle for your kitchen. Request our net price list. Refrigerated UPS Express shipping, delivery time usually about 24 hours. Business customers only.