Whipped Blackberry Butter
A little bit of whipped blackberry butter is a delicious way to infuse any dish with simple Summer flavor. Take advantage of the seasonal bounty and infuse fluffy butter with fresh berry flavor. It’s easy to make and the perfect compound butter addition to breakfast favorites, grilled meats, and baked goods alike!
Some of my fondest memories as a kid was being a little sweaty with grubby hands, sitting in the middle of a fruit field with a basket of freshly picked overripe berries at my feet, and just snacking away.
We’ve always made sure to take our own kids picking fresh berries, whether it’s in the woods behind our home or in a nearby field. Some flavors are best savored when plucked off a vine by your own two hands.
These core memories are peak childhood nostalgia, but I’m always left with one teensy tiny problem afterwards- especially since I have four helping hands. What to do with all the fresh fruit?
While nobody’s every complaining over here about having a ready supply of fresh berries available to snack on, I don’t want a single piece to go to waste, and there’s just no way we can enjoy them all before that happens.
So I decided to combine them with another thing my kids love, breakfast AND butter, and whipped up something truly special with this homemade whipped blackberry butter.
This semi homemade compound butter’s extra creamy with a bright infusion of fresh berry flavor. It’s the perfect pairing to highlight on of your favorite Summer flavors, and take advantage of in season produce.
Whether you get them from the store or fresh off the vine, this creamy berry butter is irresistible and makes a delicious addition to everyday classics.
Spread it on bagels or toast, add a generous pat to a pile of warm pancakes, or enjoy it with your favorite grilled meats- because however you decide to use it, it’s delicious enough to create a lasting memory all on it’s own!
Ingredients Needed
This whipped berry butter only needs a handful of easy to source ingredients to come together.
To make it you’ll need:
- Butter – A stick (8 tablespoons) of salted butter, softened to room temperature. You can use unsalted butter if sodium is a concern, but the salt does intensify the sweetness of the berries and cream.
- Berries – Fresh blackberries
- Cream – Heavy whipping cream, at room temperature
Once you’ve gathered all the ingredients, you’re ready to begin!
How To Make
While an infused butter is almost always guaranteed to be delicious, the key here is using a whipped butter as the base.
Whipped butter is literally that, butter that’s been whipped so that’s where this recipe begins.
Start by making sure your butter is softened to room temperature, otherwise it won’t work properly. Then add the softened butter to a mixing bowl.
You can use either a stand mixer or a hand mixer for the next step, but I don’t recommend trying to do it by hand.
Beat the butter on medium speed until it’s nice and creamy. It should look smooth and somewhat ‘fluffy’ from the air incorporated during the mixing which will naturally increase its volume.
This step also creates a smoother final butter that’s easier to spread overall, even when chilled, which is important here since we’re adding extra ingredients to it.
Next add the berries to the whipped butter with just a splash of room temperature cream. Continue blending until the berries have broken down and have been evenly incorporated.
Using a spatula scrape the butter down the sides of the bowl, and blend again until everything’s evenly incorporated. Form the mixture into a lump in the bottom of the bowl.
Spread a large piece of plastic wrap out and transfer the butter ball to the center, then shape it into a rough log.
Fold the cling wrap over, then spin each end until the whole thing’s sealed up like a piece of candy, then tuck the ends underneath to keep it tightly closed. Set flat in the refrigerator to chill until solid.
Then you’re ready to use it whatever way you think will be the most delicious!
What Can I Do With Fresh Berry Butter?
Whipped blackberry butter might sound like something that only pairs with a handful of things, but there are literally so many options it’s the perfect addition to.
It’s a must have for all things breakfast. Spread it over warm toast, a schmear on your morning bagel, or use it as the finishing touch on a nice stack of pancakes or waffles.
It’s even a great addition to homemade cinnamon rolls, or even paired with something simpler like crepes.
It’s also great for melting over grilled meats. For example on a nicely seared steak, a grilled chicken breast, or even smoked or grilled salmon.
Spread it on toasted buns to enjoy with a juicy hamburger paired with a nice slice of brie cheese on top. Chef’s kiss, I promise you!
Use it in your favorite baked goods- swirled into a loaf of crusty sourdough, in place of traditional butter in chocolate chip or shortbread cookies, or even as a base for a delicious butter cream frosting.
Butter tends to go with everything, but you’d be surprised what a little bit of fruit can do when added to the mix. The possibilities are endless!
Storing
Store your homemade blackberry butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the same airtight container for up to 3 months.
While some compound butters can be stored for longer, this one won’t be food safe given that it includes fresh fruit and cream.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you begin. If the berries or the cream are still cold, they will immediately cause the softened butter to firm back up when introduced.
- Do not try to skip the step of whipping the butter, it’s essential to the recipe and finished product. Whipping it makes for a smoother butter that’s easier to spread overall, even when chilled. This is particularly important here since you’re adding extra ingredients to it.
- It’s still best to let this whipped blackberry butter soften a little before serving, especially if serving it with bread to ensure even spreading.
- Enjoy it on your favorite breakfast treats, grilled meats, or in baked goods.
Other Easy Compound Butter Recipes
Whipped blackberry butter is a compound butter that’s infused with one of the best fruits the Summer growing season has to offer.
It may sound fancy, but it’s actually super simple to whip up and perfect to share when spread over all the delicious treats!
Looking for other easy compound butter recipes to enjoy?
Try these:
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Whipped Blackberry Butter
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter softened to room temp
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream as needed
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat it until nice and creamy. Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer.1 stick salted butter
- Add the blackberries, and whip again until they're evenly incorporated. Add the cream, only as necessary to encourage mixing. Do not feel forced to use it, or all of it, if not necessary.1/4 cup fresh blackberries, 1-2 tbsp heavy cream
- Using a spatula, scrape the butter mixture out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Fold the wrap up, end over end, to cover completely, then gently roll the butter to form a log shape.
- Twist both ends, spinning to seal, like you would a hard candy. Tuck both ends under.
- Refrigerate flat until the butter's solid.
- Slice and serve, or soften and use.
Notes
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you begin. If the berries or the cream are still cold, they will immediately cause the softened butter to firm back up when introduced.
- Do not try to skip the step of whipping the butter, it's essential to the recipe and finished product. Whipping it makes for a smoother butter that's easier to spread overall, even when chilled. This is particularly important here since you're adding extra ingredients to it.
- It's still best to let this whipped blackberry butter soften a little before serving, especially if serving it with bread to ensure even spreading.
- Enjoy it on your favorite breakfast treats, grilled meats, or in baked goods.
Nutrition
Can I use frozen berries
I wouldn’t recommend it since even when thawed they contain a lot more moisture than fresh berries.