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Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter (free printable labels for gifts)

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on February 7, 2025
4.95 from 17 votes
This beautiful Fresh Strawberry Butter adds a unique, delicious twist to any meal. It looks and tastes quite fancy, but you can make it in minutes!
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This beautiful Fresh Strawberry Butter adds a unique, delicious twist to any meal. It looks and tastes quite fancy but you can make it in minutes!

One day last week  Scott and I were headed home from shopping when I spied a Fresh Strawberries Ahead sign. I quickly pointed out my discovery and a few minutes later we pulled up to a roadside stand brimming with buckets of crimson berries. Even before we returned home, my mind started rolling with an idea for this Fresh Strawberry Butter.

Horizontal photo of a jar of Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter on a white and gold trimmed plate with strawberries and custom gifting labels in the background.

An ever-evolving collection

Although we have a plethora of strawberry recipes in The Café archives, including cakes, jams, salads, muffins, scones, galettes and more, I am happy to add this Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter to the collection. It's unique, fun and super delicious!

Horizontal closeup photo of a jar of Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter on a wood serving plate surrounded by fresh strawberries and a custom label for gift giving.

Inspiration from the past

The inspiration for this recipe was a sweet memory from years ago. My sister lived in a suburb north of Chicago. Sometimes when I visited, we would take the train into the big city, shop (mostly window shop) the delightful stores on Michigan Avenue then splurge on a delicious lunch at the fancy Nieman Marcus department store.

There were, of course, lots of great places for lunch in downtown Chicago. But we could never resist Nieman Marcus because of the complimentary warm popovers and Strawbery Butter they serve as you wait for your meal. Oh my, it was always so delicious!

From what I can discern from online research, the Nieman Marcus strawberry butter is made with strawberry jam and butter. I decided to go with fresh strawberries, softened butter and a drizzle of honey. I might just like it better than the Nieman Marcus version!

Ridiculously Easy

This Strawberry Butter recipe is so easy it's almost embarrassing to call it "a recipe". But it's also a unique, fun, delicious condiment that will be sure to impress family and friends. That's why we had to include it in our Ridiculously Easy recipe category.

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If you're a faithful follower of The Café, just skip to the next section. But if you're new here, you will want to know about this wonderful collection of recipes. There's a set of criteria for our Ridiculously Easy recipes that you can read about in this post and you can see all of the RE recipes here. My super condensed definition is: "These are the recipes that will make you look like a kitchen rock star with minimal effort on your part".

Imagine bringing a basket of warm dinner rolls (we have a bunch of ridiculously easy ones!) to the table and a pretty little bowl filled with Strawberry Butter... talk about being a "kitchen rock star"!

Vertical overhead closeup photo of a jar of Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter on a wood platter surrounded by fresh strawberries and focaccia bread.

What to do with this Fresh Strawberry Butter

Besides enjoying this Fresh Strawberry Butter on dinner rolls there are lots of other things to do with it:

  • We love it spread on focaccia bread as pictured in this post. SO good!

  • Serve it with pancakes or waffles.
  • Spread it on scones or biscuits (also Ridiculously Easy recipes!).
  • Make popovers and pretend you're at Nieman Marcus.
  • Serve it with slices of toasted pound cake.
  • Make French Toast with thick slices of brioche bread and serve it with a pretty bowl of this Strawberry Butter.
  • Mix it with cream cheese and use it as a spread for bagels.
  • Serve with these Buttermilk Bran Muffins.
  • Freeze it in small jars to enjoy when fresh strawberry season is but a distant memory.
  • Give it away! Yes, who wouldn't love a little jar of this delicious, unique condiment? It makes a wonderful hostess gift. Add a loaf of homemade bread or some dinner rolls for a friend, neighbor, co-worker, favorite teacher... anyone you'd like to share a little delicious love with!

Vertical extreme closeup photo of a jar of Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter on a wood serving plate surrounded by fresh strawberries and a custom label for gift giving.

Give it away!

Because this Fresh Strawberry Butter makes a lovely gift, we created a set of free printable labels to go with it.

Horzontal overhead closeup photo of a jar of Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter with a custom label for gift giving and a loaf of Focaccia bread.

To receive a PDF you can use to print your own labels let us know you'd like them in the comment section below this post. We'll email you the PDF along with instructions on how to print the labels.

Don't let the fresh strawberry season pass without making a batch or two of this Fresh Strawberry Butter. It will be sure to bring lots of smiles around the table!

Vertical overhead extreme closeup photo of a jar of Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter on a wood serving plate surrounded by fresh strawberries and Focaccia bread.

Cafe Tips for Making This Fresh Strawberry Butter

  • This recipe calls for very soft butter. You should be able to lightly push down on it with your finger and be able to go all the way through the stick or block. To soften butter, you can leave it out for several hours or use the microwave on 10% power for 1-2 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. Start with 1 minute then proceed in 10-15 second increments until the butter is nice and soft.
  • I like to use butter that has a pale yellow hue (like Land of Lakes) for this recipe vs. a deep yellow-hued butter (like Kerigold). Although I love Kerigold butter, the deep yellow color gives the finished strawberry butter an orangish cast rather than pink.
  • The same thing is true of the honey in this recipe. I like to use a light-hued honey to keep the color really pretty.
  • I use salted butter for this Strawberry Butter recipe. If you only have unsalted, add a half teaspoon of salt.
  • This recipe calls for a food processor. I love my Cuisinart food processor. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer for this recipe. If you have neither, no worries! Just chop the strawberries very fine then use a whisk to whip the butter, berries and honey together.
  • I use 3 tablespoons of honey for this recipe. Add more or less to your taste.
  • As mentioned above, this Fresh Strawberry Butter can be refrigerated for a week or stored in the freezer to enjoy several months from now!
  • You can add an optional drop or two of pink or red food coloring if you prefer a more intense color.

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Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Butter

Chris Scheuer
This beautiful Fresh Strawberry Butter adds a unique, delicious twist to any meal. It looks and tastes quite fancy, but you can make it in minutes!
4.95 from 17 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 24 Servings
Calories 77
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup very soft butter, I use salted
  • 6-8 medium size strawberries, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons light-colored honey

Instructions
 

To use a food processor:

  1. Place the butter in the bowl of a food processor and process for 30 seconds until nice and creamy.
  2. Add the chopped strawberries and honey and pulse on and off until the strawberries are finely chopped and the butter is smooth.
  3. Transfer to a pretty bowl or small jars and serve at room temperature.
  4. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Bring back to room temperature before serving.

To use a hand mixer:

  1. Finely chop the strawberries then crush with a fork. Set aside.
  2. Place the butter in a medium-size bowl and mix until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the crushed strawberries and the honey and mix until well combined.
  4. Transfer to a pretty bowl or small jars and serve at room temperature.
  5. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Bring back to room temperature before serving.

To make by hand:

  1. Finely chop the strawberries then crush with a fork. Set aside.
  2. Place the butter in a medium-size bowl and mix with a whisk until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the crushed strawberries and the honey and whisk, whisk, whisk, until well combined.
  4. Transfer to a pretty bowl or small jars and serve at room temperature.
  5. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Bring back to room temperature before serving.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.

Nutrition

Serving: 2teaspoonsCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 237IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.03mg
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American

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243 Comments

  1. Thanks for the great recipe. I would love to have the labels to put on the gift jars, thank you

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    1. Thanks for the excellent review, Connie! We love hearing that you're planning to use this recipe for gifts. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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    1. Hi Barney, Thanks for the great review (and for the tasty pairing suggestion!)! We so appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed this recipe!

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    1. Thanks for your kind comments, Flower! The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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  4. Yum! Strawberry season has begun here. Please share the labels, they will make a great hostess gift for breakfast after a dinner with friends.

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    1. Great idea to use this butter as a hostess gift, Laura! The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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    1. Hi S.C., So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you! The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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  6. I adore the labels. May you please send them to me. I can not wait to try the strawberry butter. it looks delicious

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    1. Hi Lee, Thanks for the encouraging comments! Hope the butter turns out well for you. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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  7. I was looking for a recipe that I could use for the last of my fresh picked strawberries when your Strawberry Butter recipe showed up in my email! Looking forward to making it to share with family and friends. Would love to have the labels for the jars.
    Thanks

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    1. Thanks for the kind comments, Lynda! So nice to hear that you're planning to share this recipe with family and friends. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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  8. I love all of your recipes that I've tried! Would you please send the pdf for printable labels? Thank you in advance!
    PS. Thank you for the verses & for sharing what you're listening to 💗 Appreciated!

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    1. Hi Lorie, Thanks for your great review and encouraging comments! We so appreciate you taking the time to let us know how much you enjoy recipes from the Café. The labels are on the way to your inbox!

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  11. I would love to have the pdf for the labels for this fabulous strawberry butter.
    Cannot wait to make this!!!

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  12. Love your easy recipe for the strawberry butter. Thanks for sharing.
    Please send me the labels. These will be a sweet surprise for family and friends.
    Thanks,
    Cate

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  20. I would love the labels for the strawberry butter. My grandson will love this for his breakfast toast.

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  22. This looks delicious and sounds so "Ridiculously Easy". Getting strawberries tomorrow so I can make it. Please send the labels. Thank you for making labels for so many recipes. They are such a nice touch.

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  23. I just got some strawberries abs I can’t wait to make this recipe. Your recipes never disappoint, they always turned delicious.
    I would love to have the labels, thank you!

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  28. i love and use your recipes..thank you so much...please send the printables for he srawberry butter.

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    1. Hi Shelly, it can be refrigerated for a week or stored in the freezer for several months.

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    1. Hi Kristin, happy to send the labels. There are appro 8 ounces (probably a bit more) in the 24 servings.

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  38. I missed this during strawberry season but will try with some I have frozen. Looks delicious!

    Please send labels. Thank you!

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  40. Please send the printable labels. I plan to make this strawberry butter and gift it to friends and family. 🎄

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  42. Please send me the printable labels for the Strawbery Butter.
    I have not made it yet but have tried many of your awesome recipes
    Thank you

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      1. Chris,
        I would love to have the labels and I will be back soon with a writing, which I feel sure will be a five star!!
        I have yet to be disappointed in any of your recipes. Thank you again so much.
        Lynda

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  48. I love this recipe. It was a huge hit for a family gathering. Please send me the printable labels for gifts.

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  49. Please may I have the delightful labels? Brought back great memories of lunch at Neimans with my mom and sister! Now I just have to make the popovers 😉

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  50. As with all your recipes, I can't wait to try this!!!! And give it away. 🙂

    Please send the gift labels.

    Carolyn Davis

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  56. I would like to get the labels for this recipe. I thought I requested them but something must have gone wrong. If you did send them, I apologize but I didn't get them and they are not in my spam. Would love to return them. Thank you.
    Linda

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  57. Please send over the file for the labels. Looking forward to trying this and giving it as gifts!

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  58. This recipe sounds awesome and I'm eager to try it and give it for gifts also. I make a lot of bread and this will be lovely to go with the loaf as a gift. Please send me the PDF for labels.

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  59. I have tried many of your recipes with great success on the first try! Thank you for sharing! May I receive some labels please?

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  60. I can hardly wait to make this and give as a gift with freshly baked scones. I too would like a PDF of labels. Thank-you

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  61. Chris,
    One of the ways that you suggested to use the Fresh Strawberry Butter is to mix it with Cream Cheese and use it as a spread for bagels. How much Cream Cheese do you add to this recipe? Looking forward to trying it on many different varieties of your ridiculously easy breads!
    Please send a pdf for the printable Strawberry Butter labels.
    Thank you!

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    1. Hi Lynda, I would do ¾ strawberry butter and ¼ cream cheese to retain the strawberry flavor.

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  68. Hi Chris,
    I was looking for one more treat to include in my daughter and son-in-laws' one-year wedding anniversary breakfast basket! This butter is perfect!
    Please send the labels!
    Thank you!

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  69. This will be a wonderful addition to my birthday basket for a friend...please send the labels! Everything you post is a big hit....many thanks for all the delightful recipes.

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  70. Thank you, Chris for the recipe and looking forward to the labels. I make scones every week and
    serve occasionally, “Americanized” clotted cream with them. Really think strawberry butter will be a better alternative and plan on gifting small jars of it with my friends and family.

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  73. I’ve made a variety of butters over the years but never fruit butter, so I’m looking forward to trying this. Wondering if there is a reason why the strawberries aren’t put into the food processor to chop up first, then add the softened butter to mix together , or does the order not really matter?
    May you please send the labels.

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    1. Hi Shannon, you could try that. I would guess it would work but I tested the recipe the other way around so I can't say for sure.

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  76. I’m looking forward to making this, just preparing the ingredients now. I would love to have a set of labels. Thank you for this yummy looking recipe.

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  77. Hello, this recipe looks amazing. I’m going to make it today and I would love your labels to add the finishing touch. Thanks so much!

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  82. Thanks so much for the heads up about the kerrygold butter!
    I'd love the labels pdf, please add thanks.
    Hoping y'all have a great, and blessed week!

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  83. Your labels are always a perfect touch…thank you, I would like a copy.
    And your notes ( not to use my favorite kerrygold for this particular recipe ) are definitely helpful !

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  87. Hello Scott & Chris, I watch my 5 grandchildren and make them pancakes a lot . They would love this Strawberry Butter on the pancakes I make them. I would love to receive your very cute label PDF. This would be a great summer time gifts to give out. I like doing things like that for a "Just Because" Thank You so much, I sure enjoy many of your recipe's Thank You Coli

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  88. Hi Chris
    This Strawberry Butter sounds delicious
    Can't wait to try it
    I would love the labels as it would make a nice gift
    Thanks for sharing the recipe and neat labels
    I have the perfect little jars for it
    Much appreciated
    Rosanne

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  92. Chris,
    Can’t wait to try this on waffles and french toast. Also, would be amazing on biscuits. Would love the labels.
    Happy Mother’s Day!
    Thank you,
    Gayle

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  94. Wow, thanks for this simply divine and scrumptious recipe, will definitely try when strawberries in season. May I have the labels please? Thanks v much, Amy

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    1. Anxious to try another scrumptious recipe. Love giving homemade gifts!
      I would appreciate the label PDF for my jars.
      Thank you!

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  96. What a lovely Mother's Day gift you have given us, your followers. Thank you and may I please have a label pdf?

    Reply

  97. I cant wait to share the strawberry butter, labels would make it more personable if you could please share!

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  101. Please send me the labels! I'm looking forward to making this and using it on English muffins!

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  102. Hello Chris,

    Thank you for making “Strawberry Butter” labels and sending them my way. You think of everything and make things easy peasy. I appreciate all of the time you put into what you do.

    May God continue to bless you and your family,
    Scherry

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  105. thank you for this lovely simple recipe ! It will be perfect to go along with your easy scone recipe I'll be making for my sister later this week. I would like to receive the printout to accompany this oh so pretty treat! Thank you for this wonderful site Chris, along with the stunning, mouthwatering Photography!!

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  107. What a easy recipe! I know now what to do with the extra strawberry shortcake berries, Would you kindly send the labels to me.
    Thank you

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  108. Hello,
    I would love to try this recipe since strawberries are coming into season in our area now. Please send the label pdf.
    Also, where would I be able to find the jars pictured?
    I did a little search but haven’t found any like them yet.
    Thanks

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  109. I am going right out and buy strawberries and make this. My husband loves to make the focaccia and I will surprise him with this strawberry butter.
    Please send me the labels. I am going to give some to my favorite neighbor as well.

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  111. This is so great! I made scones (your recipe) yesterday and I have strawberries in the frig. I know what I will be doing today. Thank you so much and I would like the lovely labels!
    Thank you again,
    Sandy

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  113. Thank you , thank you, thank you, for this. I'm headed to the store right now for some scones. I'm going to add this to a basket I put together for a neighbor for Mother's day. (Of course I'll have to make some for myself). Please can I have the labels. Happy Mother's Day

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  114. I Love all your recipes. I make popovers frequently and always serve them with butter and strawberry jam. This will really take them up a notch. I would love the labels. Thank you. Anne

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  115. Hi Chris!
    Would love to know where you got the pretty screw top jars. And, of course, I'd like to request the labels as well. Thanks!

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    2. The strawberry butter sounds simple and great too…thanks for the labels for this ….enjoy all the recipes!,please send the butter labels and thanks

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  117. I can't,wait to try this recipe...I bet fresh peaches would work too! Please send labels! Thank you!

    Reply