This Strawberry Butter is rich and creamy, perfect for spreading on bagels and toast. With its sweet and tangy flavor, it’s a great addition to any brunch spread.
If you love strawberries, then you should try this 3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam (no pectin) and this Strawberry Parfait.
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Recipe Details
I love this Strawberry Butter on a toasted bagel. The combination of richness with sweet-tart berry flavor is so delicious and it’s the perfect thing to serve to guests for brunch. Or just treat yourself!
- TASTE: Sweet, tart, and buttery, this recipe is so yummy.
- TEXTURE: Smooth and creamy butter is combined with tiny chunks of fresh strawberries for a dish you can’t resist.
- TIME: It only takes 10 minutes to make.
- EASE: This is a no-cook recipe that is as simple as can be.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Butter- Use unsalted butter because we don’t want this sweet spread to be too salty.
- Powdered sugar- This ultra fine powder is best because granulated sugar would make the butter grainy.
- Strawberries- Look for ripe ones that are not mushy.
- Salt- We add just a touch to enhance the sweetness.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Add basil- Add sweet pungent basil to the strawberries for a herbaceous flavor.
- Substitute the powdered sugar- Make this butter with honey as the sweetener for a richer flavor.
- Add vanilla extract- A touch of vanilla goes well with the strawberries in this whipped butter.
- Substitute jam or jelly- In a pinch, you can use this 3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam (no pectin) or strawberry preserves in place of the sugar and strawberries.
How to Make Strawberry Butter
- Mash the strawberries. Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and begin mashing them up. Measure out 1/2 cup and set aside.
Pro Tip: I like to use a potato masher when I mash up the strawberries.
- Add the butter. Now in a bowl, add the softened butter with a pinch of salt. Using an electric hand mixer, mix on high until the butter is light and fluffy.
- Now add in powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated.
- Add the strawberries. Lastly, mix in the reserved mashed strawberries.
- Serve at room temperature so that it is easy to spread. Place the leftovers in the fridge (covered) until ready to use again. Make sure to soften again before using.
Recipe Tips
- Mash the strawberries well- You want there to be some small chunks, but nothing big. Mashing them brings out the juices that flavor the butter.
- Soften the butter- Let the butter sit at room temperature until softened so it is easier to whip and mix with the other ingredients.
- Whip the butter until fluffy- You’ll want to incorporate lots of air into the butter so use an electric hand mixer to really whip it up.
- Save it if it curdles- If at any point when adding the strawberries the butter separates and curdles, you can fix this by placing the glass bowl over a pot of slightly simmering water and mix until the butter begins to turn pink and has a more creamy consistency.
FAQs
Strawberry butter is a combination of softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar to sweeten, freshly mashed strawberries for flavor, and a pinch of salt.
If you decide to make your own butter, just place cream in a food processor and process for about 10 minutes, then skim out the liquid and press the butter into a mound. Then continue with the Strawberry Butter recipe.
Serving Suggestions
This easy Strawberry Butter recipe is sweet, tangy, rich, and creamy. It’s perfect for serving with other brunch favorites, like bagels, pastries, pancakes, and muffins.
- Breads: Pair this butter with New York Bagels, Sourdough Bagels, Rustic Bread (overnight), Buttery Brioche Bread, or Buttermilk Biscuits.
- Pastries: Serve this Strawberry Butter with Cherry Danishes, Homemade Nutella Croissants, Apple Fritter Bread, or Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts.
- Pancakes: Enjoy it spread on Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, Chocolate Pancakes, or Almond Flour Pancakes (gluten-free).
- Muffins: Serve this dish with Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO), Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO), Cornbread Muffins, or Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO).
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can mash the strawberries ahead of time and keep them in the fridge. Let them come to room temperature before adding them to the whipped butter.
Storing: Store this Strawberry Butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freeze: You can freeze this butter in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then stir before serving.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Strawberry Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- pinch of salt
- 8 small strawberries chopped
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and begin mashing them up with a potato masher.
- Measure out 1/2 cup of the mashed strawberries and set aside.
- Now in a bowl, add the softened butter with a pinch of salt.
- Using an electric hand mixer mix on high until the butter is light and fluffy.
- Now add in powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated.
- Lastly, mix in the reserved mashed strawberries. Tip: if at any point the butter separates and curdles, you can fix this by placing the glass bowl over a pot of slightly simmering water and mix until the butter begins to turn pink and look more like one creamy consistency.
- Serve at room temperature so that it is easy to spread. Place the leftovers in the fridge (covered) until ready to use again. Make sure to soften again before using.
Notes
- Mash the strawberries well- You want there to be some small chunks, but nothing big. Mashing them brings out the juices that flavor the butter.
- Soften the butter- Let the butter sit at room temperature until softened so it is easier to whip and mix with the other ingredients.
- Whip the butter until fluffy- You’ll want to incorporate lots of air into the butter so use an electric hand mixer to really whip it up.
- Save it if it curdles- If at any point when adding the strawberries the butter separates and curdles, you can fix this by placing the glass bowl over a pot of slightly simmering water and mix until the butter begins to turn pink and has a more creamy consistency.
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Patric Nissen says
Maybe I missed it, but when do you mix in the powdered sugar? When whipping the butter?
Dina says
Hi Patric, thank you so much for this question and thank you for giving this recipe a try! You add the powdered sugar after you whip the butter. I hope you love this recipe. I would love to hear your feedback if you give this strawberry butter a try! Thanks