Description
A festive, creamy whipped butter infused with tart cranberries and sweet honey the perfect holiday spread for warm rolls, pancakes, or muffins that brings Christmas cheer to every bite.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned, whole-berry preferred)
2 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, add softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
2. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until light, fluffy, and fully combined.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
4. Transfer the butter to a small serving dish or airtight jar.
5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve with warm rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or scones.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for best texture.
For a more vibrant pink color, add an extra spoonful of cranberry sauce.
This butter stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Perfect for gifting — spoon into jars, tie with ribbon, and add a festive tag!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whipped
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry honey butter, Christmas butter, holiday spread, whipped butter, festive condiment, sweet butter recipe