This Whipped Honey Butter is going to be your latest obsession. Creamy, fluffy butter, flavoured with sweet, floral honey, to make a perfectly spreadable butter that is divine on ricotta pancakes, on French toast, with a slice of banana bread or just on toast!
This whipped honey butter is so easy to make but feels elevated and a little bit luxurious too. It's something that definitely impresses but they won't know how truly easy it is to make. I like the salty butter mixed with the sweet honey, it really is so good. I would recommend an electric whisk here, it makes it so much easier for you but you could do it by hand or a food processor. If doing it by hand, you will just need a lot of elbow grease. The trick with this recipe is making sure the butter is totally soft. If needed, move to a warmer area of your kitchen like above the oven or near a radiator.
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Why you will love this recipe:
- This whipped honey butter goes with many different dishes, making them a little more special.
- It only requires 4 ingredients, which you likely have in your cupboard already.
- It's customisable - add in other spices and flavours to make it a little different.
- The sweet and creamy butter is so delicious and so simple to make.
Ingredients:
Full recipe can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, just scroll down!
Butter - I recommend unsalted butter so you can control the salt level in the whipped honey butter. Make sure your butter is very soft before making this or it'll be hard to whip.
Double cream - also known as ‘heavy’ cream. This helps create a smooth and creamy whipped honey butter.
Honey - this adds sweetness and a beautiful floral flavour to the whipped honey butter. You could use set honey too, it will just need a good old whip so I find runny honey easier.
Salt - I like flakey Maldon salt as I like the crystals of salt that form in the butter.
Substitutions and Variations:
Honey - you could swap the honey for maple syrup for a slightly different flavour profile. Or for something more savoury, try hot honey rather than regular honey. It will have a spicy tang to it, but if you don't have hot honey, follow the recipe and add a few dashes of your favourite hot sauce or some chilli flakes.
Vanilla - adding a teaspoon of good quality vanilla paste would make this a vanilla whipped honey butter. This would be so good on bread and butter pudding or pancakes.
Cinnamon - I love to add a pinch of cinnamon to this recipe to make whipped cinnamon honey butter. It adds a great warmth and I find it so complementary to so many brunch dishes. You could also add a pinch of ginger, nutmeg or allspice if you like those.
Miso - instead of salt, add a teaspoon of white miso paste for a salty, umami hit in this butter.
Here's how to make Whipped Honey Butter:
Here's a step by step guide for what you need to do, but you can find the full recipe at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions.
ONE: Place the softened butter into a large mixing bowl and add the double cream (if using).
TWO: Add the honey and salt.
THREE: Using an electric whisk, whisk together for about 5 minutes - or until gorgeously soft and fluffy.
FOUR: Taste once whipped and adjust the flavours. Cover with cling film and set aside. Or scoop like I did onto a plate with a hot spoon to create these beautiful quenelles. Top with flakey salt.
Cooking Tips:
Softened butter: it is really important that the butter for the whipped honey butter is softened to begin with. Otherwise, it won’t turn fluffy and creamy.
Making without an electric whisk: You can do this by hand with a hand whisk but just make sure, as above, that the butter is completely soft. A food processor will also work for this, but it doesn't get it quite as airy. If you don't have an electric whisk, I would recommend getting one as they are relatively inexpensive and last forever, I have had mine 10+ years! Of course, a stand mixer works too with a whisk attachment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, I have done this before. It likely won't need as much salt so I would whip the butter, honey and cream. Taste then add the salt.
I wouldn't as you risk burning the honey. Save this butter for topping dishes and brunches.
This butter is sweet but it goes well with both sweet and savoury dishes. I love it mostly with sweet things but a dollop of whipped honey butter on crispy chicken thighs or fried chicken is delicious.
Yes, this would be delicious. My whipped brown butter explains it better but make sure either whip over an ice bath (see the post) or once browned, allow it to solidify and return to room temp, before whipping. If you do use brown butter, bear in mind that water evaporates when browning so you will be left with a little less butter than if using regular butter at the start.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
It will last in the fridge for around a month, covered/in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving as it has the best texture that way. It may need re-whipping once it has come to room temperature to re fluff it up. Just beat it again with an electric whisk for 2-3 mins.
Yes, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature until softened again, when ready to eat. It may need re-whipping once it has come to room temperature to re fluff it up. Just beat it again with an electric whisk for 2-3 mins.
Other recipes you might enjoy:
Try my whipped brown butter for something similar to this. For dishes to serve with this, try these blueberry ricotta pancakes, banana pancakes or poffertjes.
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PrintWhipped Honey Butter
This deliciously light and creamy Whipped Honey Butter is sweet and mellow, perfect on pancakes, french toast and banana bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes roughly 250g whipped butter 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tbsp double cream (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoon runny honey
- 1 tsp flakey sea salt, to taste (use ½ tsp if fine sea salt)
Instructions
- Place the softened butter into a large mixing bowl and add the double cream (if using), salt and honey. Using an electric whisk, whisk together for about 5 minutes - or until gorgeously soft and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust the flavours, it may need more salt or more honey.
- To serve: I find it best to use a hot spoon so you can scoop out the butter with ease and create a nice shape. Add a spoon on top of pancakes for a delicious sweet & salty topping, on french toast or anything else!
Notes
Scroll up for a step by step guide on how to make whipped honey butter.
To store: It will last in the fridge for around a month, covered/in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before serving as it has the best texture that way. It may need re-whipping once it has come to room temperature to re fluff it up. Just beat it again with an electric whisk for 2-3 mins.
To freeze: Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature until softened again, when ready to eat. It may need re-whipping once it has come to room temperature to re fluff it up. Just beat it again with an electric whisk for 2-3 mins.
Softened butter: it is really important that the butter for the whipped honey butter is softened to begin with. Otherwise, it won’t turn fluffy and creamy.
Salted butter: swap for salted butter if you have that. Just don't add the flakey salt all at once. Whip together then taste and see if it needs salt.
Making without an electric whisk: You can do this by hand with a hand whisk but just make sure, as above, that the butter is completely soft. A food processor will also work for this, but it doesn't get it quite as airy. If you don't have an electric whisk, I would recommend getting one as they are relatively inexpensive and last forever, I have had mine 10+ years! Of course, a stand mixer works too with a whisk attachment.
Other flavours: try adding a teaspoon of white miso paste instead of the salt for an umami tang. Or add a teaspoon of vanilla paste or ground cinnamon for a warming spiced honey butter.
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