Let's face it, butter is already doing a pretty great job. But when you whip it together with honey and flaky sea salt? Suddenly, you've got something special. This easy whipped honey butter takes just 3 ingredients, less than 2 minutes to make, and somehow manages to make everything it touches taste just a little bit better.
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One of my favorite things about this whipped honey butter is how versatile it is. I love spreading it on warm cheddar buttermilk biscuits, thick slices of banana bread, and homemade no-knead bread fresh from the oven. It's also a delicious addition to breakfast and brunch recipes like these avocado breakfast bagels and quiche baguette egg bites.
Why You'll Love This Recipe ❤️
- This easy whipped honey butter recipe comes together quickly with only 3 pantry-staple ingredients.
- Using creamed honey creates the perfect fluffy texture and ensures a smooth, spreadable cloud-like butter that never separates into a gritty mess.
- It is perfect for the holidays, brunches, and everyday meals. Try it drizzled over our sausage and apple pizza, dill pickle pizza, over crispy oven-roasted broccoli, or use it in our perfect cinnamon buns recipe!
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Butter - Salted, unsalted, or plant-based butter sticks can all be used for this recipe. The most important thing is making sure the butter is fully softened to room temperature, so it whips up light and fluffy.
- Creamed Honey - It is essential that you use creamed honey and not liquid honey for this recipe. Creamed honey is liquid honey that has been crystallized into a thick, smooth and spreadable consistency, which helps create the fluffy texture.
- Flaky Sea Salt - Maldon sea salt is my favorite choice because it adds a tiny, subtle crunch and balances the sweetness of the honey beautifully, though any flaky sea salt or kosher salt will work well.
A full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Easy Variations
- Cinnamon: Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the honey butter before whipping to create a tasty topping for rolls and toast.
- Pumpkin Spice: Make this a pumpkin spice honey butter by adding 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice seasoning.
- Vanilla Bean Paste: Add a ½ teaspoon of vanilla bean paste to the butter before whipping for a special bakery-style flavor.
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How To Make Whipped Honey Butter
Step 1
Add the softened butter, creamed honey, and flaky sea salt to a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Using a hand mixer, stand mixer or whisk, whip the ingredients together until light, fluffy, and evenly combined.
Step 3
Serve immediately with biscuits, rolls, toast or your favorite baked goods.
Expert Tips
- Use softened butter. Cold butter will not whip properly, which can leave your butter dense and chunky instead of smooth and airy.
- Do not use melted butter or liquid honey. Melted butter and liquid honey contain too much moisture and will create a thin, runny mixture that won't hold a fluffy whipped texture.
- Chill if the mixture becomes too soft. A quick chill in the refrigerator helps the butter firm back up so it stays light, spreadable, and holds its shape better.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. If refrigerated, allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for the best spreadable texture.
For food safety and freshness, I recommend refrigerating whipped honey butter when it is not being served.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creamed honey is honey that has been crystallized into a smooth, thick, spreadable consistency.
To quickly soften butter, microwave it in 10-second intervals until it leaves a slight indent when pressed, or let it sit at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
It could separate when the butter is too warm or liquid honey is used. If this happens, chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes, then whip it again until smooth and fluffy.
Yes! Freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
Yes. It is an excellent make-ahead recipe for the holidays, brunches, and family gatherings.
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Easy Whipped Honey Butter Recipe (3 Ingredients!)
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- ½ cup Butter softened
- ⅓ cup Creamed Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Add the softened butter, creamed honey, and flaky sea salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer or whisk.
- Whip on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the mixture is light, fluffy, and fully combined.
- Transfer the whipped honey butter to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or store it in an airtight container until ready to use.
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Notes
- Butter: Salted, unsalted or plant-based butter sticks can all be used for this recipe.
- Creamed Honey: You must use creamed honey to achieve the perfect fluffy and soft consistency. Liquid honey can cause the butter to separate and create a thin, runny mixture.
- Flaky Sea Salt: Any kind of flaky sea salt or kosher salt can be used.
- Try adding cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, mashed roasted garlic cloves, or vanilla bean paste to elevate the taste of this honey butter recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- The easiest way to soften butter quickly is in 10-second bursts in the microwave. Take care that the butter does not melt, or this honey butter will not be fluffy once whipped.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Eddie says
tried it and have to say it is amazing every time.
Jessica says
You will never eat regular buttered toast again after trying this whipped honey butter! It is SO GOOD!