British · Holiday Specials

Brandy Butter

Softened butter beaten with icing sugar and brandy, chilled and spooned onto hot Christmas pudding and mince pies. Fifteen minutes, plus chilling.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 15 min hands on plus 1 hr chilling until firm Serves 12 servings Easy
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  1. Beat the butter in a bowl for 3 minutes until very pale and creamy.

  2. Add the icing sugar a spoonful at a time and beat for 3 minutes more until light and fluffy.

  3. Beat in the brandy a tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each so it does not curdle.

  4. Stir in the nutmeg and taste for sweetness and brandy.

  5. Spoon into a serving dish and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.

  6. Take out of the fridge 10 minutes before serving.

Chef’s Tips

  • Beat the butter until pale. It is what makes it light.
  • Add the brandy a spoonful at a time so it does not split.
  • Chill it firm, then serve it cold on hot pudding.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Christmas pudding
  • Mince pies
  • Warm sticky toffee pudding

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate in a covered pot up to 2 weeks. Freeze for 3 months.

Common questions

How long does Brandy Butter take to make?

About 15 minutes of hands-on work — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking — plus 1 hour of chilling until firm, so allow 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 12.

What are the key tips for making Brandy Butter?

Beat the butter until pale. It is what makes it light. Add the brandy a spoonful at a time so it does not split. Chill it firm, then serve it cold on hot pudding.

What should I serve with Brandy Butter?

Christmas pudding; Mince pies; Warm sticky toffee pudding.

Can Brandy Butter be made ahead or frozen?

Refrigerate in a covered pot up to 2 weeks. Freeze for 3 months.

Is Brandy Butter suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Brandy Butter?

About 130 kcal per serving, with 0 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

130Calories
0gProtein
10gCarbs
10gFat
0gFibre
10gSugar
5mgSodium

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