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This creamy, dreamy whipped honey butter comes together in five minutes with just 3 simple ingredients. You don’t need a mixer to make it – just whisk it together by hand until it’s super creamy and spreadable. The perfect topper for anything freshly baked!
This honey butter recipe is so simple to make at home and once you try it, you’ll want to spread it on everything! I love it on warm drop biscuits, homemade rolls, or a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
Gather your ingredients: you’ll need honey, unsalted butter, and flaky salt (I like Maldon). I love the flavor of wildflower honey here, but feel free to experiment with your favorite honey.
Overview: How to Make Honey Butter
Heat honey in a microwave-safe glass bowl until warm and runny, about 30 seconds. Add cubed, softened butter to the bowl and let stand for 1 minute.
Stir with a silicone spatula until the butter is almost completely melted, then switch to a whisk and whip up the texture by hand.
Add flaky salt and whisk to combine. If you want to add cinnamon or other flavorings, add along with the flaky salt and whisk until incorporated.
You can use this sweet butter spread right away, or chill for about 15 minutes in the fridge and then whisk again for a slightly firmer texture (similar to buttercream frosting).
I like to add an extra drizzle of honey and sprinkle of salt when serving… so good!
Favorite ways to use honey butter:
- Serve with Belgian waffles
- Spread on sour cream banana bread
- Enjoy with blueberry crumb muffins
Easy Whipped Honey Butter (No Mixer!)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
Easy whipped honey butter for biscuits, rolls, and more! Made by hand with just 3 ingredients, no mixer required! Super creamy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp (80 g) honey
- 3/4 cup (168 g) cubed unsalted butter, softened
- flaky salt
Instructions
- Place honey in a microwave-safe glass bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Add cubed butter to the bowl with the warm honey and let stand for 1 minute.
- Stir with a spatula until almost incorporated, then whisk by hand to whip up the texture. Add flaky salt (to taste) and whisk to combine.
- If you prefer a slightly firmer texture (similar to buttercream frosting), chill the honey butter for 15 minutes and whisk again before using.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before using.
Notes
Freeze honey butter: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, transfer to the refrigerator and thaw. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Photography by Saltwater Studio
Made this with local honey from the farmer’s market. Added a couple dashes of cinnamon. Perfect!
Oh, local honey would be fantastic here. Thanks so much, Tina!
Absolutely delicious! Approved by my taste testers (husband and son) on homemade sourdough
Great to hear this, Kay!