Homemade Butter in 10 Minutes with Just One Ingredient

Making homemade butter is easier than you think! With just one ingredient — heavy cream — and 10 minutes of mixing, you can create fresh, creamy butter right in your kitchen. Not only is this recipe quick and fun, but it also delivers pure butter with no additives or preservatives. Perfect for spreading on warm bread, baking, or cooking, this simple recipe will change the way you think about butter forever.

Homemade Butter in 10 Minutes with Just One Ingredient

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Condiment / SpreadCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

40

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

Calories

72

kcal

Total time

10

minutes

Fresh homemade butter in just 10 minutes, using only heavy cream. Simple, quick, and all-natural!

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 1 liter 1 Heavy Cream

How to make Butter

• Pour the heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer.
• Beat on high speed for about 10 minutes, until the cream “splits” and separates into butter and liquid (buttermilk).
• Gather the butter with your hands and press to remove excess liquid.
• Transfer the butter to a bowl of ice water and knead lightly to wash out any remaining buttermilk. Rinse well.
• Line a bowl with parchment paper, place the butter inside, and press it into shape.
• Cover with parchment and refrigerate until firm.

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Why Make Your Own Butter?

Homemade butter may sound old-fashioned, but it’s surprisingly quick and rewarding. With just one ingredient — heavy cream — you can prepare butter that is fresher and more flavorful than anything store-bought. Plus, you’ll also get homemade buttermilk as a by-product, which you can use in pancakes, muffins, or breads.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Butter

• Use High-Fat Cream: Heavy cream with at least 35% fat gives the best results.
• Chill After Kneading: Washing the butter in ice water ensures longer shelf life.
• Add Flavorings: For a gourmet touch, mix in herbs, garlic, or sea salt before chilling.

Uses for Fresh Butter

Homemade butter is incredibly versatile:

• Spread it on fresh bread or toast.
• Use it for baking cakes, cookies, and pastries.
• Melt it over vegetables, pasta, or grilled meats.

Making your own butter at home in 10 minutes is not just practical — it’s also a fun kitchen experiment for kids and adults alike. Once you taste it, you’ll never go back to supermarket butter!

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