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What is beurre noisette?

Beurre noisette · French

Butter cooked until the milk solids turn golden brown and it smells like toasted hazelnuts. Also called brown butter.

What it tastes like

Nutty, toasty and deep, rich like plain melted butter but with a caramel, hazelnut edge.

Where you’ll see it

Over skate or sole, gnocchi, ravioli and squash, and in desserts like financiers and brown butter cakes.

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