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Whipped Lemon Honey Butter is super easy to “whip up!” 😉
You may have heard of Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter (which is delicious spread onto a warm slice of Norwegian Brown Bread!) But for berry-centric baked goods (like my Healthy Blueberry Muffins), try making this easy Whipped Lemon Honey Butter for a sweet, zesty flavor and color contrast!
The beautiful yellow color of the lemon zest in this butter creates a beautiful contrast against fruits in baked goods — especially berries!
Tips
- Set out the stick of butter a couple of hours before making this so that the butter is easy to whip.
- When zesting the lemon, use a microplane to zest the yellow part of the peel. Avoid zesting the white pith underneath the yellow peel as the pith can be bitter.
- Whipped butter must be kept at room temperature to maintain the light whipped texture. But you can also spread the butter into a decorative butter mold and place in the refrigerator to harden if you’d prefer to serve this as a cold butter.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) of salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 2-3 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp. lemon zest (1 large lemon or 2 small lemons)
- use a microplane/zester
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Ways to Enjoy Whipped Lemon Honey Butter
Whipped Lemon Honey Butter is sweet, bright, and lemony. Serve along with baked goods that would pair well with the bright lemon flavor like blueberry muffins or any type of berry-centered bread or cake.
How to Make Whipped Lemon Honey Butter
In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter and honey. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and honey until incorporated and smooth.
Use a zester/microplane grater to zest the yellow lemon peel just until you see the white pith. Avoid zesting the white pith as this part can be bitter.
Add the zest and lemon juice to the butter. Beat on high for 2 minutes to achieve a whipped texture.
Taste to see if you want to add more honey or lemon juice.
Keep the whipped butter at room temperature to maintain the silky whipped texture and serve with yummy breads like my Healthy Blueberry Muffins!
Enjoy!
Want More Breads and Spreads?
- Buttery Biscuits
- Cinnamon Raisin Bread
- Simply Norwegian Brown Bread
- Whipped Honey Butter – Easy to Make at Home!
- Dairy Free Banana Bread
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Whipped Lemon Honey Butter
Equipment
- zester/microplane
- electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter softened room temperature
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and honey together until incorporated.
- Using a zester/microplane, zest the yellow peel of the lemon, avoiding zesting the white pith. Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the butter.
- Whip the butter on high for 2 minutes to achieve a silky whipped texture.
- Keep the butter at room temperature to maintain the smooth texture.
- Enjoy the bright, zesty flavor and color of this whipped butter alongside baked goods!
