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Raspberry Butter

Imagine spreading a creamy, fruity delight on your morning toast. That’s what you get with this Raspberry Butter! 

 

Main image for Raspberry Butter Recipe

 

This raspberry butter recipe is a sweet, tangy, and perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your breakfast or brunch!

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious butter in no time. 

The freeze-dried raspberries give the butter a strong, tangy raspberry flavor that is a total crowd pleaser!

Perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, homemade pancakes, or even French toast.

The bright pink color of the freeze dried raspberry butter makes any dish look so yummy!

You can prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge. So it’s ready to use whenever you need it.

 

All ingredients laid out on counter, ready to assemble.

 

What Is Raspberry Butter?

Raspberry fruit butter is a yummy spread you can put on so many things!

It’s made by combining butter with freeze-dried raspberries and a bit of powdered sugar. 

The result is a creamy, fruity butter that can be used just like regular butter but with an added burst of raspberry flavor. It’s perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and a vibrant pink color to your favorite breakfast items.

 

soft butter spread in a bowl

 

What Ingredients Are in Raspberry Butter?

Homemade butter with raspberries is a great recipe to have up your sleeve whenever you’ve got company coming!

Here’s what you’ll need to get it on your serving dish!

  • Butter: Softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Freeze-dried raspberries: Ground into a fine powder to blend smoothly into the butter.
  • Powdered sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps to balance the tanginess of the raspberries.

Pro Tip: Use salted butter which adds a better flavor.

 

freeze dried raspberry on top of softened butter

 

How to Make Raspberry Butter?

This creamy texture is actually easy to get!

So grab your favorite fruit, a mixing bowl, and let’s get to it!

  1. Blend freeze-dried raspberries into a powder.
  2. Mash the room temperature butter until smooth.
  3. Mix raspberry powder and powdered sugar into the butter.
  4. Allow the butter to sit for at least an hour.

Pro Tips: 

  • Don’t use a whisk as the butter gets stuck in it.  We recommend a cereal spoon!
  • Use immediately or chill until needed, but remember to let it soften before serving.

 

powdered sugar added to butter and raspberry mixture

 

Can I Use Fresh Raspberries in Butter?

I don’t recommended using fresh berries in the butter.

Fresh fruit contains too much moisture.

That can affect both the texture and shelf life of the butter. 

Freeze-dried raspberries are the best option as they provide intense flavor without adding extra moisture.

How Long Does Raspberry Butter Last?

Flavored butter can last for up to one week when stored in the refrigerator. 

Make sure to keep it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and flavor.

And don’t forget to label your container with the date! That way you’ll know when to use it by.

 

raspberry butter mixed up in bowl, ready to chill or serve.

 

How to Store Raspberry Butter?

Store Freeze Dried butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

If you plan to use it over a longer period, you could put it into smaller containers.

That way you avoid frequent exposure to air. That should help it last a little longer.

Can You Freeze Raspberry Butter?

Yes, you can freeze butter! 

Freezing is a great way to preserve it for longer use! 

To freeze, place the flavored butter in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. 

It can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. 

When you’re ready to use it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

Then bring it to room temperature before serving.

 

spoon scooping raspberry butter out of the bowl

 

Is Raspberry Butter Healthy?

Freeze dried fruit butter can be a healthier alternative to regular butter.

Hello all those healthy freeze-dried raspberries! 

Raspberries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, which can add a nutritional boost. 

Of course just like regular butter, it has a high fat content.

So, moderation in all things!

What Are Freeze-Dried Raspberries?

Freeze-dried raspberries are raspberries that have been dehydrated.

They get dried while going through a freezing process.

It removes almost all of their water content!

But it also lets them keep their flavor, color, and nutritional value. 

They are perfect for adding to recipes like raspberry butter! 

All the intense raspberry flavor without adding moisture!

 
over flowing mason jar full of raspberry butter. Almost looks like ice cream.
 

What to Serve With Raspberry Butter?

Do You Eat Raspberry Butter Hot or Cold?

Raspberry fruit butter is typically served at room temperature. 

This makes it easier to spread. 

And you want excellent spreadability when it comes to this luxurious butter! 

If you have stored it in the fridge, take it out a few hours before serving to get softened butter.

 

butter knife scooping butter out of a mason jar

 

 

Are Raspberry Butter and Fruit Butter the Same Thing?

Freeze dried raspberry and butter and fruit butter share similarities but are not the same. 

This butter is a creamy spread made by blending butter with raspberry powder and sugar. 

Fruit butter, on the other hand, is made by cooking down fruits until they become thick and spreadable.

They actually don’t have any butter in them! 

Both are delicious!

If you love flavored butters we also recommend trying our Herb Butter Recipe, Honey Butter and Strawberry Butter recipes. 

Raspberry butter is a delicious and easy-to-make spread! It’s tangy flavor makes it a favorite for both kids and adults. 

 

Yield: 8 Servings

Homemade Raspberry Butter

spoon scooping raspberry butter out of the bowl

Discover how to make delicious Raspberry Butter with this easy recipe! Perfect for morning toast or pancakes!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Instructions

  1. Place raspberries in a blender and mix until a smooth powder
    If you do not like seeds, sift powder in a fine mesh strainer. Discard seeds
  2. With the back of a spoon, mash butter until smooth.
  3. Add in freeze dried raspberry powder. Mix well.
  4. Add in powdered sugar and mix again.
  5. Butter is best when freeze dried strawberries have absorbed some of the moisture from the butter - let sit at least an hour.
  6. Use after the hour or chill until needed. See note.

Notes

Butter will become firm when chilled. Remove from fridge several hours before needing.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 92mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
Originally Posted: May 31, 2014

Photos & Text Updated: October 9, 2024

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Laurie

Monday 4th of September 2017

I want to make homemade garlic & or herb butter for Christmas giveaways. Can I make this ahead of time. If so how far ahead & cn I freeze it ?

Janelle

Wednesday 6th of September 2017

Love Garlic Butter. We make and eat it on a regular basis! Have you tried it on a stake yet? TO DIE FOR. In terms of butter, you can freeze butter for approximately 6 months. Herbs and garlic wont affect the butter so go ahead and whip it up now in preparation for Christmas. However if you add cream or any liquid dairy I wouldn't freeze for longer than a month. I'm certainly no expert but these are what I'd do.

Charlie

Thursday 29th of December 2016

This sounds delicious!

It would go so well with raspberry scones, or any scone for that matter.

I have this handy little gadget I got from lehman's.com, you put in a cup of whipping cream shake for three minutes, hang to get the buttermilk out and you have some fresh butter.

Fresh butter, fresh berries, and fresh buttermilk with scones. Can't get any better than that.

Janelle

Thursday 16th of March 2017

Charlie that sounds fantastic! This would be great on fresh scones! Yum!

Janelle

Tuesday 12th of August 2014

Hi Sarah! I am super jealous of your raspberry picking! My favorite fruit!! In general when using fruit, you'll want to consume it within 1 week. Butter does freeze well, however I've never tried freezing this so I can't give you a guaranteed answer. I'll try to make some this week and let you know. :)

Sarah

Tuesday 12th of August 2014

I just took my daughters raspberry picking yesterday and, after making Raspberry Cordial yesterday, (channeling Anne of Green Gables!) we still have 4 pounds of berries to use up. Excessive beautiful produce is one my all-time favorite "problems" to have. ;) How long will this last in the refrigerator? Can you freeze it?

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