This Strawberry Butter is creamy, sweet, and makes the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. It’s easy to whip up with just a handful of simple ingredients and is great for spreading on bagels, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, and more!
Recipe Summary
- Creamy & Sweet: Made with real strawberries for fresh flavor and a pretty pink color
- Simple Ingredients: Just butter, strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt
- Quick to Make: Comes together in minutes once the butter is softened
- So Many Uses: Perfect on bagels, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, and more
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Store in the fridge or freeze for later
- Easy to Customize: Swap in honey, go vegan, or add warm spices
Whether you’re hosting a get-together or simply feeding your family, this strawberry butter recipe is a must-make.
It’s an easy way to elevate your breakfast or brunch table with minimal effort. This homemade strawberry butter comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time. Plus, it adds a pretty pop of pink color and a touch of sweetness that’s sure to impress!
For more simple, homemade condiments, check out my spicy BBQ sauce and slow cooker apple butter next.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Any Occasion: This whipped strawberry butter is great for everyday breakfasts, weekend brunches, or for holiday mornings with eggnog waffles. Set it out and watch it disappear!
- Simple Ingredients & Prep: This recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients and a few minutes of prep for a fuss-free way to enhance your meals.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Make a batch ahead of time, so there’s one less thing to do when you need to serve a crowd.
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Ingredients
- Butter: Forms the base of the spread. Be sure to use sticks of butter, not the kind in a tub.
- Powdered Sugar: For sweetening the butter spread without becoming grainy.
- Flavor Enhancers: Vanilla extract and salt both enhance and balance the sweetness.
- Fresh Strawberries: Provide flavor, natural sweetness, and a beautiful pink hue. Use extra strawberries to make a batch of this strawberry and rhubarb preserves next
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Strawberry Honey Butter: Swap the powdered sugar for honey to create a refined sugar-free version with a slightly richer flavor. Start with 2–3 tablespoons of honey and adjust to suit your taste.
- Vegan Option: Simply replace the butter with your favorite plant-based version to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Add Warm Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to add another layer of flavor.
How to Make Strawberry Butter
To get started making strawberry whipped butter, let the butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften.
Step 1: Combine ingredients. Add the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Beat. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients together on medium speed.
Step 3: Beat. Add the diced strawberries to the butter-sugar mixture.
Step 4: Beat in the strawberries. Continue using the electric hand mixer to incorporate the strawberries into the butter-sugar mixture. This will retain some of their shape and texture. If you want a smoother result with smaller bits of strawberries, use a food processor to blend the butter-sugar mixture with the strawberries.
Expert Tips
- Soften the butter at room temperature: Letting the butter soften naturally ensures it blends smoothly and evenly with the other ingredients. Don’t be tempted to microwave it to save time, as this can cause it to melt slightly, preventing it from whipping properly.
- Don’t use salted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to have control over the total amount of salt in the spread. Salted butter varies in salt content, so using it could make the final product turn out too salty.
- Taste for sweetness: If you find the butter isn’t sweet enough for your liking, you can add more powdered sugar to sweeten it up.
- Store in the fridge: Keep the butter stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Stir it, as it may separate slightly, and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Liven up your favorite breakfast foods with this scrumptious spread. It’s delicious with these oat milk pancakes and Belgian waffles.
- Try a shmear on this homemade honey cornbread for a perfect pairing.
- Serve it at your next brunch with this cottage cheese banana bread and a simple orange mimosa.
Strawberry Butter Recipe FAQs
If you don’t have a hand mixer or food processor, you can make this recipe by hand. Ensure your butter is very soft, then use a sturdy spoon or spatula to cream the butter with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries until well incorporated. Note that the strawberries won’t break down as much, so you’ll still see pieces throughout the butter rather than an evenly blended color. The more finely you dice the strawberries and the more you stir, the more pink the butter will become.
Yes! Place the butter in a freezer-safe, airtight container, or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months, then thaw it in the refrigerator before using. For the best texture, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and stir or re-whip if needed before serving.
You can, but you will need to thaw them first. Keep in mind that they will release extra liquid as they thaw, which can make the butter watery. Therefore, be sure to drain them well and pat them dry with a paper towel before folding them in.
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Strawberry Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Place the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add the strawberries and combine using one of these methods:
- Stir: If you want strawberries to maintain their separation from butter base.
- Beat with Electric Mixer: If you want some of the strawberries to blend, but want some to maintain their shape and texture.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender: If you want the strawberries well incorporated into the butter base. (This is the method used in photos)
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding additional powdered sugar.
- Transfer the strawberry butter to a small serving dish or shape it into a log using parchment paper.
Notes
- For the creamiest result, soften the butter at room temperature, not in the microwave.
- If you’re not able to get fresh strawberries, you can use frozen ones, but be sure to thaw, drain, and pat them dry first to reduce excess moisture.
- Once refrigerated, allow the strawberry butter to sit at room temperature for a bit before serving.
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