8 Homemade Butter Recipes

We all need butter almost every day for recipes. There are so many varieties of butter and each has its flavor. Instead of buying it from the store, you can make it in the comfort of your kitchen and it will be fresh. We have you covered with the best homemade butter recipes.

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Best Butter Recipes

1. Classic Butter

Let’s start with the basic butter we use almost every day.

For this recipe you either need a blender or a food processor.

You need heavy cream and put it in the blender.

Run it on high till the butter separates from the water.

It will take almost 10 minutes.

Then strain off the remaining watery liquid and press it using the spoon to remove every ounce of water.

You are all set.

2. Honey Butter

I simply loved this recipe. It tastes best with banana bread and dinner rolls.

It is a make-ahead recipe so during holidays when you are busy with other preparations you won’t have to spend time making butter.

For this recipe, you need an electric mixer and mixing bowl.

It is a quick recipe and hardly takes 5 minutes to make.

The ingredients include honey, butter, and vanilla extract.

I have tried it with crepes and pancakes and it’s awesome.

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 2 weeks.

It’s a versatile recipe so you can add pumpkin spice or diced strawberries to add flavor to it.

3. Herb Compound Butter

This is quite an easy and flavorful recipe.

You can use different herbs to make it and all taste good.

My favorite version of this recipe is the tomato basil flavor. It’s perfect.

It hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include salt, butter, garlic, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes.

I love to enjoy it with sweet corn or baked potatoes. You can also enjoy it with crostini or baguette.

4. Garlic Butter

This decadent garlic butter is one of the best butter recipes.

It’s a make-ahead recipe so I love it make it on weekends before holidays or any get-togethers.

You can store it in the fridge in an airtight container and it will be good for up to a week.

It hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include black pepper, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.

5. Peanut Butter

This creamy and flavorful recipe is one of my favorites.

The oozy texture of this recipe is far better than the store-bought peanut butter.

For this recipe, you need a food processor.

It hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include peanuts and salt.

You can keep this in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 30 days.

It is best enjoyed with crusty bread or summer slaw.

6. Texas Roadhouse Butter

It is best served with homemade rolls or sweet potatoes.

To get the smooth and creamy butter make sure you use top quality butter.

Keep it at room temperature for at least an hour.

This is a quick and easy recipe and hardly takes 5 minutes to make.

The ingredients include butter, cinnamon, sugar, and honey.

7. Cowboy Butter

Loaded with fresh herbs this recipe works well as toppings or as a dipping sauce.

I love to use it on chicken, steak, or shrimp.

You can also use it as compound butter.

Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge and it will last for 5 days.

If you want to keep it longer, freeze it and it will be good for 3 months.

It hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

the ingredients include unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, black pepper, chives and parsley.

8. Almond Butter

This homemade recipe is far superior to the store-bought version.

It is fresh, warm, and creamy.

This is a lot cheaper than the store-bought product.

You need a blender or a food processor.

This is a nutritious butter and tastes awesome.

I love to enjoy it with toast or banana bread.

It takes almost half an hour to make.

For the recipe, preheat the oven to 350°F.

The ingredients include almonds, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.