Get ready to take your tastebuds on an adventure with this Homemade Raspberry Butter, where delicious flavors and creamy textures come together to create a tantalizing spread.
Made with fresh raspberries and creamy butter, this unique recipe is perfect for adding a burst of fruity goodness to your morning toast, scones, or biscuits.
With its vibrant color and rich taste, homemade raspberry butter is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for something new and exciting, this homemade raspberry butter recipe is sure to become a favorite.
I personally love raspberries and if you do too, make sure you also try our Raspberry Lemonade Slushie and our Raspberry Lime Cheesecake. Also give these Raspberry Twists a try!
Homemade Raspberry Butter Ingredients
- Softened Salted Butter
- Fresh or frozen raspberries (you can also use raspberry jam if you’d like!)
- Confectioners sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use unsalted butter?
You can certainly use unsalted butter. However, I do find that the salted butter helps offset the sweetness of the raspberry/butter but you can use unsalted if you prefer.
When are raspberries in season?
Raspberries peak season for taste and freshness is from June through August.
How can I make this less sweet?
If you want to make this less sweet, you can skip using the sugar or cut down on the sugar.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of raspberry butter. It can easily spread on about 18 slices of bread depending on how much you use.
Can I use regular sugar?
No. Using regular sugar will cause the butter to be too gritty.
Can I use strawberries instead of raspberries?
Yes! In fact, here is a delicious Strawberry Butter Recipe.
Best Ways to Serve Raspberry Butter
My personal favorite way to eat raspberry butter is on top of a freshly toasted piece of bread. With it’s sweet, savory taste you can serve it on top of several items including:
- Toast
- Biscuits
- Scones
- Croissants
- Donuts
- Bagels
- In cakes in place of traditional frostings
How to Store Leftover Raspberry Butter
Leftover raspberry butter should be stored in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) and stored in the refrigerator. It can last 1-2 weeks when stored properly.
How to Make Homemade Raspberry Butter
Start by softening your butter and allowing your raspberries to get to room temperature. If you are using frozen raspberries, make sure the raspberries are thawed before using. My raspberries were still a little frozen and it caused the butter to freeze a little as I made it making it a bit chunky. Once the butter melted a little, it was very creamy.
Place the softened butter in a medium bowl and mash with a spoon until creamy. You can also use your stand mixer to whip the butter if you’d prefer.
Add in the raspberries (or raspberry jam) into the bowl and mix together until everything is well combined.
Add confectioners sugar and whip for a couple minutes.
Transfer mixture into an airtight container or jar. Top with fresh berries and a sprig of mint.
When ready, spread your freshly made raspberry butter and enjoy!
Homemade Raspberry Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup of softened salted butter
- ¾ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries you can also use raspberry jam if you’d like
- ½ cup of confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Start by softening your butter and allowing your raspberries to get to room temperature. If you are using frozen raspberries, make sure the raspberries are thawed before using. My raspberries were still a little frozen and it caused the butter to freeze a little as I made it making it a bit chunky. Once the butter melted a little, it was very creamy.
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl and mash with a spoon until creamy. You can also use your stand mixer to whip the butter if you'd prefer.
- Add in the raspberries (or raspberry jam) into the bowl and mix together until everything is well combined.
- Add confectioners sugar and whip for a couple minutes.
- Transfer mixture into an airtight container or jar. Top with fresh berries and a sprig of mint.
- When ready, spread your freshly made raspberry butter and enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
KAREN HARDGRAVE
Tuesday 14th of March 2023
Can this be made with seedless jelly? And how long does it keep in the fridge?
Brittanie
Wednesday 15th of March 2023
Hi Karen! Yes, it can be. It will last 1-2 weeks as long as it's in an airtight container in the fridge :)