Vanilla Honey Butter (Sweet, Creamy & Spreadable)

This Vanilla Honey Butter is creamy, sweet, and lightly whipped with pure vanilla. Perfect on warm rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or banana bread. If you love smooth, cozy spreads like my Best Banana Bread, this butter will become a new favorite.

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Condiment Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 tablespoons honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Whip the butter

Add softened butter to a mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer for 1–2 minutes until creamy and pale.

2. Add remaining ingredients

Mix in the honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

3. Whip until fluffy

Beat for another 1–2 minutes, scraping the bowl, until smooth, airy, and evenly combined.

4. Serve or store

Transfer to a jar or container. Refrigerate up to 10 days.

Pairs beautifully with toast, muffins, or warm slices of Best Banana Bread.

Vanilla Honey Butter – FAQ

Q: What type of butter works best for vanilla honey butter?

A: Unsalted butter works best, so you can control the salt level. Make sure it’s completely softened so it blends smoothly with the honey and vanilla.

Q: Should I use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste?

A: Both work beautifully! Vanilla extract gives a smooth, classic flavor. Vanilla bean paste adds stronger vanilla flavor and pretty flecks throughout the butter.

Q: Can I use raw honey instead of regular honey?

A: Yes! Raw honey adds richer, deeper flavor, while regular honey gives a lighter sweetness. Either one is perfect in this butter.

Q: Why is my vanilla honey butter too runny?

A: The butter may be too warm. Pop it in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes, and it will firm up into a creamy, spreadable consistency.

Q: How long does vanilla honey butter last?

A: It stays fresh for 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator when stored tightly covered. You can also freeze it for 2–3 months.

Q: Can I make whipped vanilla honey butter?

A: Absolutely! Beat softened butter for 2–3 minutes before adding honey and vanilla. This creates a light, airy, ultra-fluffy spread.

Q: Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

A: Yes — just skip any added salt. Salted butter makes the vanilla and honey flavors pop slightly more.

Q: What can I serve vanilla honey butter with?

A: Biscuits, croissants, toast, cornbread, muffins, waffles, pancakes, dinner rolls, sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, and even banana bread.

Q: Can I shape this butter into a log for slicing?

A: Yes! Spoon it onto parchment, roll into a tight cylinder, twist the ends, and chill. Slice into coins for easy serving.

Q: Can I add extra flavors?

A: Definitely! Cinnamon, nutmeg, maple, or a pinch of sea salt pair beautifully with the honey-vanilla base.