Whipped Ginger Butter

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger (very finely minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger juice (from grated fresh ginger)
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

1. Soften the Butter: Let the butter sit at room temperature until soft and spreadable, but not melted.1 cup unsalted butter
2. Prepare the Ginger Juice: Grate a small piece of fresh ginger with a microplane, then press the grated ginger through a fine-mesh strainer or squeeze it with clean fingers to collect 1 teaspoon of ginger juice.fresh ginger
3. Whip the Butter: Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and whip with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 1–2 minutes, until smooth, lighter in color, and slightly fluffy.softened butter
4. Add the Flavorings: Add the honey, powdered sugar, crystallized ginger, fresh ginger juice, ground ginger, vanilla, fine sea salt, and orange zest if using.2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp crystallized ginger, 1 tsp ginger juice, ¾ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp vanilla, ¼ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp orange zest
5. Whip Until Smooth: Continue whipping for another 1–2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed, until the butter is fluffy, smooth, and evenly seasoned.finished ginger butter
6. Chill and Serve: Transfer to a ramekin, airtight container, or parchment paper log. Chill until set, then soften slightly before serving.whipped ginger butter