Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive and flavorful spread perfect for the holiday season. Creamy butter is blended with powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and fresh chopped cranberries to create a sweet and tangy butter that pairs wonderfully with warm bread, rolls, pancakes, and waffles. Chilling the butter allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up, making it a delightful addition to your holiday breakfast or snack table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Gradually add the powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the butter. Continue mixing on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined and fluffy, approximately 2 more minutes.
- Fold in Cranberries: Using a spatula, gently fold in the chopped fresh cranberries to distribute them evenly throughout the butter without crushing them.
- Transfer to Container: Spoon the cranberry honey butter into a serving dish or airtight container. Smooth the surface with a spatula for a neat appearance.
- Refrigerate: Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow it to firm up and for the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the cranberry honey butter spread on warm bread, rolls, pancakes, or waffles for a delicious burst of holiday flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chilling time is important for firm texture and enhanced flavor melding.
- Fresh cranberries add a pleasant tartness; dried cranberries may alter texture and sweetness.
- Store leftover butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a smoother texture, pulse cranberries briefly in a food processor before folding in.
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