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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!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Mixing time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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