The Best Homemade Whipped Cranberry Butter
Whipped Cranberry Butter is a festive and colorful spread that brings a burst of sweet-tart brightness to your table. With its creamy texture and jewel-toned color, it’s perfect for the holidays but easy enough to enjoy year-round. This simple recipe blends softened butter with cranberry sauce, a touch of powdered sugar, and dried orange peel.

Homemade Whipped Cranberry Butter
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You can make whipped cranberry butter with leftover cranberry sauce after a holiday meal or start from scratch with fresh or frozen cranberries simmered down with sugar.
The butter is whipped until light and fluffy, making it easy to spread on warm rolls, toast, pancakes, or scones. It also pairs beautifully with turkey sandwiches or roasted sweet potatoes for a sweet and savory twist.
What makes this recipe special is how easily it transforms everyday butter into something celebratory. You can store it in the fridge for about a week or freeze it for longer storage. Serve it in a pretty ramekin at your next brunch or dinner party, and watch guests scoop up every last bit.
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Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 can whole cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon grated dried orange peel
Pinch of salt
Directions
1. In a large bowl, mix the butter, cranberry sauce, powdered sugar, orange peel, and salt together with an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed.
2. Spoon cranberry butter in ramekins. Cover and chill until firm in the refrigerator.
Tips for Making Whipped Butter
- Start with Softened Butter: Use room-temperature unsalted butter for easy whipping and a light, airy texture. Cold butter won’t blend properly.
- Whip Until Fluffy: Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the butter until it’s light and creamy. Creamy butter makes it easier to spread and more elegant in presentation.
- Add a Pinch of Salt: Even in sweet applications, a small amount of salt enhances the overall flavor profile and keeps the butter from tasting flat.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the whipped butter firm up slightly in the refrigerator before serving, especially if shaping it for presentation.
Storage
Store whipped cranberry butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container or wrap in parchment and plastic wrap; thaw in the fridge before using.
Uses for Cranberry Compound Butter
- Breakfast Breads: Spread over warm toast, English muffins, or buttermilk biscuits for a vibrant start to the day.
- Pancakes & Waffles: Melt a dollop on top of pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a sweet and tangy upgrade.
- Scones & Muffins: Pair with cranberry-orange scones or pumpkin muffins for a delicious touch.
- Holiday Dinner Rolls: Serve alongside soft dinner rolls or cornbread to complement festive meals.
- Sweet Potatoes & Winter Squash: Add a swirl to roasted sweet potatoes, acorn squash, or butternut squash for depth and richness.
- Turkey & Poultry: Use as a finishing butter on roasted turkey or chicken to enhance flavor with a hint of sweetness.
- Sandwich Spread: Elevate turkey or ham sandwiches with a thin layer of cranberry butter on rustic bread.
- Vegetable Glaze: Toss with steamed carrots or green beans for a glossy, subtly sweet finish.
- Cheese Boards: Serve with crackers and soft cheeses (like brie or goat cheese) as a festive addition to a charcuterie board.
- Gift Giving: Package in small jars for a homemade edible gift during the holidays or seasonal gatherings.
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- The homemade cranberry butter could be put in a small Mason jars with a small knife tied to the jar with a ribbon.
- You can pair whipped cranberry butter with a book on flavored butters and butter molds for the perfect gift.
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Homemade Whipped Cranberry Butter
This Homemade Whipped Cranberry Butter recipe is so easy to make and will taste delicious when you add it to toast, sweet potatoes, or even bagels.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 can whole cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon grated orange peel
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the butter, cranberry sauce, powdered sugar, orange peel, and salt together with an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed.
2.Spoon cranberry butter in ramekins. Cover and chill until firm in the refrigerator.
Notes
Start with Softened Butter: Use room-temperature unsalted butter for easy whipping and a light, airy texture. Cold butter wonโt blend properly.
Whip Until Fluffy: Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the butter until itโs light and creamy. Creamy butter makes it easier to spread and more elegant in presentation.
Add a Pinch of Salt: Even in sweet applications, a small amount of salt enhances the overall flavor profile and keeps the butter from tasting flat.
Chill Before Serving: Let the whipped butter firm up slightly in the refrigerator before serving, especially if shaping it for presentation.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 188Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 49mgSodium 147mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 0gSugar 5gProtein 0g