Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive and flavorful spread combining the creamy richness of unsalted butter with the tartness of cranberry sauce and the natural sweetness of honey, enhanced with a hint of vanilla. Perfect for adding a holiday twist to your breakfast or snacks, it’s easy to prepare and delightful to enjoy.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup (serves 8) 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Butter Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Soften the Butter: Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature to facilitate easy blending with other ingredients. If short on time, microwave it for about 10 seconds without melting.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the butter mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or tanginess by adding extra cranberry sauce, according to preference.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture into a decorative serving dish or airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve your Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter by spreading it on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a festive treat.
Notes
- Use homemade cranberry sauce for a fresher taste or store-bought for convenience.
- Softening the butter properly ensures a smooth and creamy texture.
- Adjust honey and cranberry sauce amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within one week for best flavor and safety.
Keywords: Christmas butter, cranberry honey butter, holiday spread, festive butter, sweet butter spread