Butter Rezept

Make creamy, delicious butter from scratch with just heavy cream and a pinch of salt (optional)! This surprisingly simple recipe requires no special equipment beyond a food processor. Learn how to transform heavy cream into rich, homemade butter in under an hour! Perfect for baking, spreading, or enjoying on its own. This no-churn method is incredibly easy – even beginners can master it!

Vorbereitung 240 Min.

Kochzeit 315 Min.

Kalorien 821.1 kcal

Eiweiß 9g

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4 cups heavy cream
Pinch of salt (optional)

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Zubereitung von Butter

**Chill the Equipment:** Place the bowl and blade of your food processor in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for optimal butter formation.
**Prepare the Cream:** Pour 4 cups of heavy cream into a measuring cup. Add a pinch of salt (optional).
**Process the Cream:** Carefully pour the chilled heavy cream into the chilled food processor bowl. Secure the lid and turn the food processor on. Process for 8-12 minutes, or until the butter separates from the buttermilk.
**Strain the Butter:** Transfer the butter mixture to a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Gently shake the sieve over the sink or a bowl to drain off the excess buttermilk.
**Rinse and Chill (Optional):** For extra-pure butter, gently rinse the butter in the sieve with ice water. Drain thoroughly.
**Chill and Store:** Gather the butter into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.