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Easy Strawberry Butter Recipe

Creamy and dreamy, this no-cook strawberry butter recipe blends fresh berries with softened butter and powdered sugar for a spreadable delight. Tangy-sweet flavor perfect for toast, biscuits, or pancakes—ready in minutes for ultimate breakfast luxury.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 103
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled (yields 1 cup puree)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Mixer or hand beaters
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Airtight jar

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Wash, hull, and puree 2 cups strawberries in a food processor until smooth, about 45 seconds, yielding 1 cup thick puree; strain for seedless option. This captures peak freshness for the strawberry butter recipe base, preventing watery results—visual cue is vibrant, jam-like consistency without chunks.
  3. Step 2: Soften 1 cup butter at room temp 20-30 min until pliable, then beat 1-2 min until pale and fluffy. Air incorporation is key for light texture in this strawberry butter recipe; avoid melting to maintain structure.
  4. Step 3: Add ½ cup powdered sugar and salt pinch, beat medium 1 min until dissolved. Taste for balance—this prevents graininess in your homemade strawberry butter.
  5. Step 4: Drizzle in strawberry puree (plus lemon if using), beat high 2-3 min until pale pink and airy peaks form. Scrape sides for even emulsion, the hallmark of easy strawberry butter recipe success.
  6. Step 5: Adjust sweetness if needed, blend 30 sec more, then transfer to jar. Smooth top for storage-ready strawberry butter recipe.
  7. Step 6: Chill 30-60 min to set; soften briefly before serving on warm breads.

Nutrition

Calories: 103 | Carbohydrates: 4 | Fat: 9 | Sugar: 4

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate airtight up to 1 week or freeze 3 months; thaw in fridge.
MAKE AHEAD: Prepare 24 hours ahead, flavors meld better.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Vegan? Use plant butter. Less sugar? Honey or stevia. No fresh berries? Thaw frozen.
PRO TIPS: Strain puree for silkiness; whip cold bowl for firmness; room-temp butter essential.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: On biscuits/pancakes; cheese boards; gift in jars with labels.
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