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Strawberry Butter

A creamy and flavorful compound butter made with fresh strawberries, honey, and a pinch of salt, perfect for spreading on toast, scones, and pancakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 81
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature and easily spreadable.
  • 1/2 cup fresh ripe strawberries, hulled Use ripe and sweet strawberries for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon pure honey Acacia or wildflower honey preferred for light sweetness.
  • 1 pinch kosher salt About 1/8 teaspoon to enhance flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Hull the strawberries and process them in a food processor or blender until roughly pureed with visible pieces.
  2. Transfer the processed strawberries onto a paper towel or cloth and gently press to remove excess moisture.
Whip the Butter
  1. Place room-temperature butter in a mixing bowl and whip on high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and whip for an additional 30 seconds.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the processed strawberries, honey, and salt to the whipped butter and mix on low speed to combine.
  2. Once partially mixed, increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute until uniformly pink.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as needed.
Storage
  1. Transfer strawberry butter into a clean jar and smooth the surface. Store in the refrigerator.
  2. Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Strawberry butter can be made with frozen strawberries; ensure they are thawed and drained. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months in log form.