Extra virgin coconut oil can be used but the flavor just wasn’t nearly so good when I tried it. It ends up with a coconut flavor. And I like coconut flavor, so it’s not like I had something against that.

The blend of flavors wasn’t as nice and it didn’t taste as buttery as it does when you use refined coconut oil. Also after only around a week in the fridge, it had got a sort of whitish look to it, like lard, rather than like butter. You can definitely try that though if you have an issue with using refined coconut oil, just know that the result is not as good.

Hi Marti. The coconut oil is essential as it makes the butter set. I’m not sure what other oils you could use, as we’ve only tested the recipe with coconut oil.

I would love to try this recipe but I’m not too fond of refined oils. Could you explain why I cannot use extra virgin coconut oil? And would there be an alternative such as cocoa butter?

Thank you very much
Natascha

You need to blend the ingredients for longer, closer to 5 minutes, for it to be blended properly.

Doing it right now. How much time in the blender? Cause everything is separated.

Yay! Thanks so much Airica!

Olive oil also works but bear in mind that high speed blending can cause olive oil to become bitter. If using olive oil, add it in at the end and mix in without blending.