Traditional Irish Brandy Butter

Hi Bold Bakers! It isn’t Christmas without homemade brandy butter! In Ireland, you can’t have mince pies or Christmas pudding without a healthy dollop of Traditional Irish Brandy Butter — and I hope it will become a holiday staple in your home too! Already have an account? It’s made of just three ingredients (one being brandy, of course), and while it is a simple side, it really adds so much to a great dessert. Use it as you would a side of whipped cream. It is the perfect light addition to a decadent dessert! (And the extra hit of booze doesn’t hurt either!)

What is Brandy Butter?

Brandy butter is a traditional side to holiday desserts like Christmas pudding and mince pies, and can be bought from the store in Europe or homemade! It is usually sold cold with hotter desserts and serves as an alternative to cream, custard, or ice cream. It is made of only three ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, and brandy, and its texture feels like whipped butter.

What You Need To Make Brandy Butter

Measuring Cups and Spoons Mixing bowl Electric hand whisk (optional)

How To Make Brandy Butter

With just a few ingredients and limited equipment, you can whip up this topping in no time! Here’s how you make it (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Brandy Butter

I love to use salted butter. It gives it a lot of extra flavor! You’ll want to be sure that your butter has been out at room temperature for a few hours, so it is soft and perfect for whipping. No electric mixer? No worries! You can whip this recipe up easily by hand! You can make this weeks in advance, so you have it ready to go in the fridge for Christmas.

How Do I Store Brandy Butter?

Making this sweet topping in advance for the holidays and parties is a fantastic idea because it keeps so well in the fridge! You can cover and store it in the refrigerator for up to 8 weeks.