Okay, so I saw this “edible butter candle” thing trending and I was like, “I gotta try this!” It looked so cool and kinda weird, perfect for a fun little project. I mean, a candle you can eat? Count me in!
Getting Started
First, I gathered my supplies. This was pretty simple, actually. I just needed:
- Butter (I used unsalted, because why not?)
- A wick (I snagged one from an old candle I had lying around)
- A small, heat-safe container (I found a cute little ramekin)
- Optional: Food coloring and flavoring (I skipped this, wanted to keep it pure butter!)
Melting the Butter
Next, I melted the butter. I didn’t want to burn it, so I used a double boiler. Basically, I just put some water in a pot, brought it to a simmer, and then placed a heat-safe bowl on top. I added the butter to the bowl and stirred it until it was completely liquid. Super easy.
Prepping the Container
While the butter was melting, I prepared my ramekin. I took the wick and placed it in the center of the ramekin, making sure it was standing straight up. Some people use a little melted butter to stick the wick to the bottom, but mine stayed put just fine.
Pouring and Setting
Once the butter was all melted, I carefully poured it into the ramekin, around the wick. I made sure not to overfill it, leaving a little space at the top. Then, the hardest part: waiting! I put the ramekin in the fridge to let the butter solidify. It took a few hours, but I wanted to make sure it was completely solid.
The Final Result (and Taste Test!)
Finally, my edible butter candle was ready! It looked pretty cool, just like a regular candle, but made of butter! I lit the wick, and it burned just fine. Now, for the taste test… I spread some of the melted butter onto a piece of bread, and… it tasted like butter! Nothing fancy, but exactly what I expected.
Overall, this was a super fun and easy project. Would I make it again? Maybe, for a special occasion or just to show off. It’s definitely a conversation starter! It might make a good gag gift that you can also eat, for sale. I still prefer regular candles and will stick to that.
