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Homemade Strawberry Butter

Homemade Strawberry Butter is creamy, fruity deliciousness you can spread on your morning toast! It’s easy to make and a total family favorite!

 

Main image for Homemade Strawberry Butter. Butter spread on bread.

 

Creamy Texture. Delicious spread. Sweet flavored butter. How can I describe this so you can really taste it?

You know what? I can’t! You’ve just got to make it to see how amazing this strawberry butter recipe is!

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious butter in no time. It’s so easy to make!

The freeze-dried strawberries give the butter a strong, tangy strawberry flavor that’s irresistible.

It’s perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, homemade pancakes, or even French toast.

And the bright pink color of the strawberry butter makes any dish look so pretty and delicious!

Plus you can prepare this recipe for strawberry butter in advance and store it in the fridge. It’s ready to use whenever you need it!

 

All ingredients for strawberry butter laid out on counter.

 

What Ingredients Are in Homemade Strawberry Butter?

This simple recipe uses basic ingredients to take your butter to the next level!

Here’s what you need:

  • Butter: Softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Freeze Dried Strawberries: 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 strawberries.

Pro Tip: Use unsalted butter to have better control over the flavor and sweetness of the strawberry butter.

 

Butter in a bowl mashed with back of spoon

 

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Butter?

This easy strawberry butter recipe is so much better than plain butter! You’ll wonder why you didn’t try it before!

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Blend freeze dried strawberries into a fine powder.
  2. Mash the room temperature butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix the strawberry powder and powdered sugar into the butter.
  4. Allow the butter to sit for at least an hour for the flavors to meld.
  5. Use immediately or chill until needed, but remember to let it soften before serving.

Pro Tip: Use a stand mixer or hand mixer for easier and more efficient mixing.

 

freeze dried strawberry powder added to mashed up butter.

 

How to Store Homemade Strawberry Butter?

Store sweet butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

This will help maintain its freshness and flavor. 

It will become firm when chilled. 

So remove it from the fridge a few hours before you plan to use it.

That way you have soft butter to serve.

 

Butter and strawberry powder mixed together.

 

How Long Does Homemade Strawberry Butter Last?

Homemade strawberry butter can last for up to one week! 

Always use a clean utensil when scooping out the butter. 

That way you won’t get other food inside it that might make it go bad quicker. 

 
Powdered sugar added to freeze dried strawberries and butter mixed together.
 

Can You Freeze Homemade Strawberry Butter?

Yes, you can freeze fresh strawberry butter! 

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

To freeze, place the strawberry 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 serve the softened butter at room temperature.

 

Blended butter, ready to serve.

 

Can I Use Fresh Strawberries to Make Strawberry Butter?

Using fresh strawberries in butter isn’t really a great idea.

They have way too much moisture.

The texture isn’t great of the final fruit butter when you use fresh berries.

Also the shelf life is much shorter too.

Freeze-dried strawberries are the best option.

You get all the intense flavor without adding extra moisture. 

If you want to try fresh fruit, you might need to cook them down to a thick puree first.

 

Spoon scooping out a portion of butter from bowl.

 

What Can I Spread Strawberry Butter On?

You should serve whipped strawberry butter on everything! Seriously!

English muffins, hot biscuits, your morning toast! So many options!

Here are some ideas if you need a couple:

 

butter knife scooping a portion of strawberry butter out of jar.

 

What Can I Serve With Homemade Strawberry Butter?

Homemade strawberry butter goes really well with a bunch of different things!

So while you’re spreading it all over those things above, make yourself a delicious brunch!

Here are some great ideas for that:

Is Homemade Strawberry Butter Healthy?

Strawberry butter can be a healthier alternative to regular sticks of butter.

All those freeze-dried strawberries are full of good things! 

Strawberries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Big nutritional boost! 

But just like any other butter log? It’s got high-fat content.

So enjoy in moderation.

 

zoomed out image of freeze dried strawberry butter on two slices of bread.

 

Is Homemade Strawberry Butter Keto?

Homemade strawberry butter can fit into a keto diet for sure!

You’d probably want to use a sugar substitute instead of powdered sugar though. 

The butter and freeze-dried strawberries are low in carbs. So yay!

This is definitely a keto-friendly option with a little modification.

I haven’t tried any sugar substitutes so if you try one, please let me know how it turns out!

Is Homemade Strawberry Butter Gluten-Free?

Yes, homemade strawberry butter is gluten-free! 

All the ingredients used in this recipe—butter, freeze-dried strawberries, and powdered sugar—are naturally gluten-free. 

Just be sure to check any additional ingredients or spreads you pair with the strawberry butter are also gluten-free.

And of course check your breads and things too!

 

Two slices of bread with strawberry butter on them.

 

Homemade strawberry butter is a delicious and easy-to-make spread!

It’s a favorite for both kids and adults! 

Give this recipe a try and enjoy the fruity, creamy goodness on your favorite foods!

 

Homemade Strawberry Butter

Homemade Strawberry Butter

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
  • 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Place strawberries in a blender and blend until a nice powder. Set aside.
  2. In a container, mash butter with the back of a spoon until nice and creamy.
  3. Add in strawberry powder and mix well.
  4. Add in powdered sugar. Mix again.
  5. Allow butter to sit for at least 1 hour before eating to allow the strawberry powder to fully meld into butter.
  6. When not in use, keep refrigerated. See note.

Notes

Butter gets hard in the fridge. I recommend taking it out of the fridge to soften for a few hours before use (depend on on temperature of house).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
Originally Posted: May 17, 2014

Photos & Text Updated: November 27, 2024

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