This Whipped Honey Butter uses just four ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to make. The result is a light, fluffy butter infused with sweet honey — perfect on dinner rolls, pancakes, waffles, or even sweet potatoes.
About This Homemade Whipped Honey Butter
One batch of this whipped honey butter will quickly become a staple. It’s sweet, slightly salty, and spreadable — a fantastic companion to warm yeast rolls during the holidays and equally delicious year-round on homemade bread and pancakes.
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Bright honey sweetness balanced with a hint of salt from the butter and added salt — a sweet-and-salty spread you’ll reach for again and again.
Texture: Velvety, airy, and easy to spread.
Ease: 2/10 — incredibly simple to make.
Pros: Only four ingredients and ready in about 10 minutes.
Cons: It’s so good you might find yourself baking bread just to use it.
Would I Make This Again? Yes — often.
Ingredients For Honey Butter
- Unsalted butter (softened)
- Honey
- Powdered sugar
- Salt
How To Make Whipped Honey Butter
- Place softened unsalted butter, honey, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Beat on high speed until very light and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed so everything incorporates evenly.
- Transfer the whipped honey butter to an airtight container and store or serve.
Ways To Enjoy This Delicious Honey Butter
This versatile butter pairs with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. Some favorite uses:
- Spread on warm homemade muffins for a sweet breakfast or snack.
- Slather onto hot buttermilk pancakes so the butter melts into the stack.
- Serve alongside buttermilk cornbread with chili for an irresistible flavor combo.
- Top baked sweet potatoes for a simple, comforting side.
- Spread on rolls, toast, biscuits, or any slice of fresh bread.
Tips For Making Whipped Honey Butter
- Control the salt: Using unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt gives you better flavor control.
- Softened butter: Bring butter to room temperature so it whips easily and becomes airy.
- Use a mixer: A hand or stand mixer on high speed is essential to reach the light, fluffy texture. The mixture may look dense at first but will lighten as you whip.
- Gifting: Pipe the butter into clear jars using a large piping tip for a pretty gift presentation.
- Fruit variation: Stir in a few tablespoons of jam (strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry) for a fruity honey butter. You may want to reduce or omit the powdered sugar if using preserves.
- Cinnamon variation: Add ground cinnamon to taste for a cinnamon-honey version.
Storage Instructions for Whipped Honey Butter
Store the finished butter in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Using a mason jar or a tightly sealed container works well. Refrigeration will firm the butter and slightly change the silky whipped texture.
You can also keep it at room temperature (covered) for up to one week — this preserves the spreadable texture as long as it’s not too warm.
More Homemade Condiments To Try:
- Homemade Tartar Sauce – bright, tangy, and herb-filled.
- Greek Tzatziki Sauce (Cucumber Sauce) – fresh and creamy.
- Homemade Shrimp Cocktail Sauce – simple, bold, and restaurant-style.
- Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce – a three-ingredient twist on honey mustard.
- Homemade Chick-fil-A Sauce – a sweet-savory favorite.
Whipped Honey Butter
Rebecca Hubbell
Basic, Condiment
American
10 minutes
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and salt to a large bowl or stand mixer and beat on high speed for about 5 minutes until very light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides periodically so the mixture fully incorporates. The mixture will look thick at first but will whip into a smooth, airy spread.
- Transfer to a storage container and enjoy.
Notes
- Add ground cinnamon to taste for a cinnamon-honey version.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or at room temperature (covered) for up to 1 week. Refrigeration will firmer the butter and change its whipped texture.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 6 g
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Protein: 0.1 g
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Fat: 8 g
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