Description
A light and silky whipped butter infused with fresh lemon zest and sweet honey. This quick and easy spread brings a bright, citrusy flavor to muffins, scones, and other baked treats.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon or 2 small lemons)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the softened butter and honey in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Using a microplane or fine zester, zest the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the butter mixture.
- Beat on high speed for about 2 minutes, or until the butter is light, airy, and whipped.
- Taste and adjust by adding more honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Keep at room temperature for serving to maintain its whipped texture.
Notes
- Add a pinch of vanilla extract for a sweet aroma.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Top with a bit of extra lemon zest for added brightness.
- Mix in finely chopped herbs for a citrus-herb twist.
- Let chilled butter sit at room temperature to soften before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
