The Viral Tomato Butter That Turns Plain Old Toast Into A Savory Treat - Tasting Table

"Turning tomato into butter is not a new concept, but the hack has gained more popularity in the summer of 2025 as a way to make the most of the season's fresh bounty. Tomato butter is savory and tangy with a subtle, sweet creaminess. Just a smear of it can give your everyday toast a delicious makeover, turning it into an umami flavor bomb."

"Making tomato butter is fairly quick and easy. Start off by broiling tomatoes in the oven for a few minutes, just until they soften and start oozing out juice. Then all you need to do is blend them in a food processor once they cool down. If you want your butter seasoned, throw in some herbs and spices, followed by the butter, and give everything a good whirl."

"Tomatoes are the stars of the butter, so the kind you choose is important. Cherry tomatoes are ideal because of their rich and naturally sweet flavor. If you can't find them, larger ones like beefsteaks can work in a pinch too, but make sure to slice them and allow them to roast (rather than broil) more slowly in the oven."

Tomato butter is a savory, tangy spread with subtle sweet creaminess made by roasting or broiling ripe tomatoes, blending them, and whisking in butter and seasonings. Broil cherry tomatoes until they soften and ooze, then cool and pulse in a food processor before adding butter, herbs, or spices. Cherry tomatoes provide rich natural sweetness; larger varieties like beefsteaks should be sliced and roasted more slowly. Tomato butter makes toast an umami-rich condiment and can be tuned toward pizza flavors with oregano or basil or spiced with chili flakes. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to one week or freeze up to three months.

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