Hemp Leaves: 3 Cooking Ideas

Hemp oil, leaves and seeds have been gaining ground in recent years. Far removed from the image of marijuana, hemp leaves come from the cultivation of the Cannabis sativa plant. They contain less than 0.2% THC and therefore produce no psychotropic effects. Hemp leaves do, however, contain cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound valued for its naturally relaxing properties. The leaf lends itself beautifully to infusions, but did you know it can also be used in cooking? Here are 3 recipes using hemp leaves.

1. THC-Free Marrakech Butter Recipe

With hemp leaves, you can make a CBD butter, or THC-free Marrakech butter. It requires minimal preparation and can replace regular butter in a wide range of recipes. It is also possible to prepare other base ingredients using the leaves, seeds or oil of Cannabis sativa, including CBD-infused honey, milk, flour and olive oil.

Ingredients and Equipment for Marrakech Butter

To make the Cannabis sativa leaf butter recipe, you will need:

• 250 g unsalted butter;
• 25 g dried hemp leaves;
• a large saucepan;
• a strainer;
• a fine cloth;
• a large spoon;
• a mold or container.

How to Make CBD Butter

Follow these steps to make your hemp leaf butter.

1. Heat 1 liter of water over medium heat in the saucepan.
2. Add the unsalted butter and dried hemp leaves.
3. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring regularly. The water should separate from the fat.
4. Place the cloth at the bottom of the strainer and pour in the contents of the saucepan. The water will be filtered out.
5. Pour the butter into the mold, butter dish or container.
6. Place your CBD butter in the refrigerator for 24 hours. It will solidify and be ready to use in your recipes.

2. Hemp Crème Brûlée Recipe

Fancy giving a classic dessert a new spin? This CBD crème brûlée is sure to delight. It comes together easily with everyday ingredients. Time to get cooking!

Ingredients and Equipment for CBD Crème Brûlée

For a Cannabis sativa-infused cream dessert, you will need:

• 5 egg yolks;
• 1 tablespoon dried hemp leaves;
• 500 ml heavy cream;
• 100 g caster sugar;
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar;
• a saucepan;
• a fine-mesh strainer;
• a whisk;
• ramekins;
• an oven with a broil/grill setting;
• a large oven-safe dish.

How to Make Hemp Leaf Crème Brûlée

Before you begin, preheat your oven to 100 °C (210 °F). Then follow the steps below.

1. In the saucepan, warm the heavy cream over low heat, then add the Cannabis sativa leaves. Simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Strain the mixture and keep only the CBD-infused cream.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar until the mixture turns pale. Add the cream while continuing to whisk.
4. Pour the mixture into individual ramekins.
5. Pour a shallow layer of boiling water into the large oven-safe dish, then place the ramekins inside.
6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 100 °C (210 °F). Once cooled, refrigerate the ramekins for one hour.
7. Switch your oven to the broil/grill setting.
8. Sprinkle the brown sugar over your creams, then place under the broiler until the sugar caramelizes.

3. CBD Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake Recipe

Here is another recipe idea that will delight anyone with a sweet tooth. This marble cake brings together the pleasure of chocolate and the naturally relaxing properties of the cannabis plant.

Ingredients for the Hemp Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake

To make a delicious chocolate, vanilla and CBD marble cake, gather the following:

• 150 g vanilla yogurt;
• 100 g caster sugar;
• 90 g regular butter or Marrakech butter;
• 60 ml regular milk (or plant-based milk or CBD-infused milk);
• 300 g flour of your choice;
• half a sachet of baking powder;
• a few teaspoons of dried hemp leaves;
• 100 g melted chocolate;
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

How to Make the Cannabis sativa Leaf Marble Cake

Gather your ingredients, a cake pan, two large bowls and a whisk. Preheat your oven to 180 °C (355 °F), then follow the recipe:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt and sugar.
2. Melt the butter with the milk, then add the mixture to the bowl.
3. Add the flour, baking powder and Cannabis sativa leaves, then mix well.
4. Pour half the batter into a second bowl. Add the vanilla extract to one bowl and the melted chocolate to the other.
5. Grease or butter the cake pan.
6. Pour a little chocolate batter into the pan, then a little vanilla batter. Repeat, alternating between the two, until all the batter is used.
7. Bake for 1 hour, leave to cool, then enjoy!

These recipes are sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth. There are countless ways to cook with CBD: hemp seed bread, protein smoothies for the more active, or soups and sauces for those who prefer savory cooking. Ready to try these hemp leaf recipes? Take a look at our organically grown hemp leaves for your infusions and recipes.