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    Whipped Strawberry Basil Butter

    Published: May 21, 2023 by Jennifer ·

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    Summer is coming, so why not make a batch of Whipped Strawberry Basil Butter? Store-bought butter is whipped to airy perfection and then mixed with fresh seasonal strawberries, basil, salt, and a touch of honey. It's delicious spread on toast, biscuits, cornbread and so much more!

    Whipped strawberry basil butter in a glass jar on a tile background.

    Nothing beats fresh strawberries from the farmer's market. Come May, my husband and I stalk the markets looking for the first sign of these delicious sweet beauties. Lucky for us, warmer weather brought them a little early this year and we couldn't be happier.

    I love using fresh seasonal strawberries. They are nothing like their supermarket counterpart (sorry but so true). Strawberries shine in my homemade jam, and now they made their way into this easy compound butter (mixed butter). Don't let the basil scare you, it adds a touch of savory while giving a little pop of flavor to the strawberries.

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    • Why you will love this whipped strawberry basil butter
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions and variations
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • 📖Recipe

    Why you will love this whipped strawberry basil butter

    • Only 5 ingredients
    • Uses store bought butter (no churning)
    • It's a great way to use up an abundance of strawberries
    • Makes a great hostess gift
    • It's pink!

    Ingredients

    Use good quality butter and ripe strawberries for the best taste!

    Close-up of whipped strawberry and basil butter in a white bowl.
    • Unsalted butter: I like to use unsalted butter so you can adjust the salt to your taste. If you only have salted butter, then you can omit the salt in the recipe. You want to start with softened, or room-temperature butter. This will help it to whip up airy and light.
    • Salt: Kosher or fine sea salt.
    • Strawberries: Fresh will ensure the best taste. Look for juicy, red strawberries. Smaller strawberries tend to be riper and more sweet.
    • Basil: Fresh basil, not dried.
    • Honey: This is optional depending on how sweet your strawberries are.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Equipment

    You don't need any special equipment for this, although an electric hand mixer makes this a breeze. If not, no worries, just use a little muscle with a whisk and whip away!

    Instructions

    Whipping the butter is- dare I say it- just plain fun! If you don't believe me, try my other recipes using whipped goat cheese and ricotta. After whipping, it's just a few more steps to a delicious breakfast or anytime spread.

    Butter being whipped in a glass bowl.

    Start with room-temperature butter. Using an electric mixer (or whisk), whip the butter and salt on high speed until light and fluffy.

    Clear bowl of mashed strawberries.

    In a small bowl, mash your strawberries with a fork. Break them up as much as you can until you get a puree. You will need 2 tablespoons of the puree and its juices.

    Strawberries being mixed into butter with an electric beater.

    Add the strawberries to to the butter and whip again until light pink, and fluffy.

    Basil mixed with strawberry butter.

    Fold in the basil. Taste for sweetness. If the strawberries are not as sweet, you can add honey to taste.

    Make sure your butter is at room temperature. If not, your butter will not whip to a light consistency. The recipe can easily be scaled up for a larger batch.

    Substitutions and variations

    We love this whipped strawberry basil butter just the way it is, but it's easily adjustable. Feel free to adjust the amount of basil or strawberry puree to your liking.

    • Use raspberries or blackberries instead of strawberries.
    • You can omit the basil altogether. Better yet, try another herb such as mint.
    • Swap out the honey for another sweetener such as date syrup, agave, or brown sugar.
    • Make a balsamic strawberry butter by swapping out the honey for a rich balsamic glaze.

    Storage

    You can serve this butter immediately after it's made for that fresh whipped taste. Store the butter in a glass jar or wrapped in parchment paper in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Additionally, the butter can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    When removing the butter from the fridge, allow it to come to room temperature for easy spreading.

    Whipped strawberry butter in a white bowl on a wooden background.

    Top tip

    To soften butter in a pinch, start by pouring hot water in a bowl or glass cup large enough to hold your butter. After a few minutes, pour out the liquid, add your butter and cover the top. Let stand for about 5-10 minutes and your butter will be nice and soft!.

    FAQ

    What is compound butter?

    Compound butter is essentially butter mixed with other ingredients. Compound butter can be both sweet or savory.

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    Close-up of whipped strawberry basil butter in a glass jar.

    Whipped Strawberry Basil Butter

    The perfect spread for Summer, or any time of the year, this Whipped Strawberry Basil Butter is light, sweet, and a bit savory. Store-bought butter is whipped to airy perfection and then mixed with fresh seasonal strawberries, basil, salt, and a touch of honey. It's delicious spread on toast, biscuits, cornbread and so much more!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Mixing time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 109 kcal

    Equipment

    • hand-held electric mixer or whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
    • 2-3 fresh strawberries, mashed (2 tbsp. puree and liquid)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    • 2 tsp honey optional

    Instructions
     

    • Place the butter and salt into a medium bowl. With an electric mixer or whisk, whip the butter until light and fluffy.
      ½ cup (1 stick or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, ¼ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
    • In a separate bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork until you have a puree. You will want 2 tbsp.
      2-3 fresh strawberries, mashed (2 tbsp. puree and liquid)
    • Add the strawberry puree (liquid is fine) to the butter and whip again until pink, fluffy and the strawberries are well incorporated.
    • Fold in the basil and stir. Taste for seasoning. Add the honey if the strawberries are not as sweet. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
      1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 2 teaspoon honey

    Notes

    This butter can be stored in the refrigerator in a glass jar, or wrapped in parchment paper for 2 weeks. When removing the butter from the fridge, allow it to come to room temperature for it to spread easily.
    This recipe can easily be scaled up as needed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 tbsp.Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 1.8gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1.7gCalcium: 5mg
    Keyword Basil, Butter, Compound Butter, Strawberries
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