Vanilla Whipped Butter Spread

Sep 17, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Pantry Butter spreads compound butters Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

Vanilla Whipped Butter Spread in a crock with warm biscuits

This whipped butter spread is light, creamy, and just sweet enough for toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, or warm scones. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works.

Prep 8 min

Cook —

Chill 30 min

Total 38 min

Servings 16

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

1.0 cup (227.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
2.0 tbsp (42.0 g)honey
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods vanilla extract

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Instructions

Beat the softened butter on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until it looks pale and airy. The butter should spread easily and show fine ridges from the beater.
Add the honey, vanilla, and salt. Beat for another minute, scraping the bowl once, until completely blended. The spread should look uniform with no streaks of honey.
Spoon the butter into a covered container and refrigerate until needed. For the best spreading texture, let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Tips

Vanilla bean paste swaps 1:1 for the extract and adds visible vanilla seeds; for a whole bean, use the seeds of 1 bean in place of 2 teaspoons of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla whipped butter spread?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep, plus 30 minutes to rest, chill, or cool. It makes 1 cup.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Vanilla bean paste swaps 1:1 for the extract and adds visible vanilla seeds; for a whole bean, use the seeds of 1 bean in place of 2 teaspoons of extract.

This whipped butter spread is light, creamy, and just sweet enough for toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, or warm scones. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

110 Calories / serving

11.5g Fat

2.2g Carbs

0.1g Protein

2.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~1760 cal · 184g fat · 35g carbs · 2g protein · 35g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 110 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 21 min·1.2 mi·~2450 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
Swimming laps 15 min
Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
Dancing 18 min
Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.