Classic Whipped Butter
There is nothing quite like spreading fluffy butter over a warm piece of crusty bread. This classic recipe transforms a standard block of butter into a soft, spreadable cloud simply by whipping it with a splash of heavy cream. This is a quick step that makes any dinner feel a little more special, whether it is swiped across a piece of cornbread or served alongside fresh dinner rolls.
Equipment
- handheld mixer, or stand mixer with whisk attachment
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz unsalted butter, good-quality, room-temperature (important)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- flaky salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add room-temperature butter and cream to a medium bowl.8 oz unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream
- If using a handheld mixer, move the mixer in a slow, steady circle, and whip the butter on low for 1-2 minutes until fully incorporated. Scrape the sides, then turn the speed up to high for 4-5 more minutes. The texture should be fluffy and smooth.
- Add a spoonful of butter to your servings tray, sprinkling flaky salt in between each layer of butter and that is it!flaky salt
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 394mg, Potassium: 19mg, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 1090IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.02mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.