If you’ve never tried Whipped Honey, you don’t know what you’re missing! Made with just one ingredient, honey, no preservatives or artificial flavors, it can be made in just 15 minutes.
By whipping air into honey, you transform it into a smooth, velvety spread that glides across warm biscuits, flaky croissants, and turns plain toast into a breakfast pastry!
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Whipped honey, also known as creamed honey, is what happens when nature's liquid gold gets the royal treatment.
Using local honey has the added benefit of being a natural allergy defense, so we always have a jar or two on hand and use it whenever a recipe calls for honey. Bees that pollinate in your area are the same ones that produce honey, which helps build a tolerance to pollen and other allergens.
It’s the kind of treat that makes everyday meals feel special. Drizzle it over pound cake or vanilla ice cream for a simple indulgence that will have your friends and family begging for more!
If you love delicious, easy-to-make spreads for your morning toast, try our homemade blackberry jam and strawberry jam recipes.
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients to prepare our Whipped Honey recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means "everything in its Place."
Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.
What type of honey should I use?
Use your favorite types of honey to make the recipe. Orange blossom, clover, wildflower, Tupelo, and acacia honey are all good choices.
For a more robust flavor, look for buckwheat honey. If you can find it, Manuka honey from New Zealand has an exceptional flavor and is renowned for its therapeutic properties.
You can use either raw honey or filtered honey to make the recipe; it’s a matter of personal preference.
Recipe Variations
- Whipped Lemon Honey: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest before whipping to infuse the honey with a lemon essence. You can use lemon juice, but it will slightly thin the mixture.
- Whipped Lavender Honey: Add ½ teaspoon of lavender extract paste (or other lavender flavorings) to the honey before whipping it.
- Whipped Honey Butter: Add a stick of softened butter to the honey and whip until well combined.
- Whipped Almond Honey: Add ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the honey before whipping it.
- Vanilla Bean Honey: Fold in scraped vanilla bean seeds or add vanilla bean paste for a true luxury version.
- Cinnamon Whipped Honey: Stir in ground cinnamon for a warm flavor.
- Chili Whipped Honey: Add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper for a sweet-heat combo perfect with fried chicken.
How to Make Whipped Honey
Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make Whipped Honey in your home kitchen.
- Use room temperature honey.
- Add the honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large bowl and an electric hand mixer). Try to keep the honey in the center of the bowl, away from the sides.
*If making any variations of the recipe, add the other ingredients now.
- Turn the mixer on the medium speed setting (6-7) and allow it to run for 10 minutes. The honey will start to turn from its natural golden brown color to a creamy off-white color.
- When you see the honey start to change color, turn the mixer to the high setting and continue whipping for at least another 5 minutes.
Chef Tips
- Use local raw honey for the best flavor and natural health benefits.
- Store whipped honey at a consistent cool temperature to maintain its creamy texture.
The honey should take on a creamy consistency. If it needs a little more time, continue whipping until you have reached the desired texture.
Whipped honey is one of those simple recipes you never gave much thought to, but it takes ordinary honey to a whole new level of deliciousness.
And once you try it, you'll never go back to plain honey on your breakfast table.
Serving Suggestions
- Spread on toast, warm scones, biscuits, or croissants.
- Swirl into tea or coffee for a naturally sweet boost.
- Drizzle over ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, waffles, or yogurt bowls.
- Serve alongside cheeses and cured meats on a charcuterie board.
- Drizzle onto roasted root vegetables for a glossy, sweet finish.
- Pair with fried chicken or cornbread for a Southern-inspired treat.
How to Store
To store the whipped honey, place it in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dark place. Stored properly, it can last as long as the regular honey, but the texture will start to degrade. We suggest using it within 12-14 days.
It can be refrigerated and will thicken as it gets cold, making it more like a spread. Whichever way you store it, give it a stir before using.
If it gets too stiff, set the jar in warm water for a few minutes. We don’t suggest freezing.
Recipe FAQs
Whipped honey is honey that's been aerated or crystallized in a controlled way, giving it a smooth, spreadable consistency.
The short answer is yes, you can, but you’ll need to have really strong arms and endurance. Some recipes are “whisk-friendly,” but with the amount of time it takes to whip the honey, most people will find it too difficult.
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Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw honey or filtered honey
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Instructions
- When making the whipped honey, you want to have everything at room temperature.
- Add the liquid honey to the bottom of a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Try to keep the honey in the center of the bowl and away from the sides of the bowl.
- *If making any variations of the recipe, add the other ingredients now.
- Turn the mixer on the medium speed setting (6-7) and allow it to run for 10 minutes.
- The honey will start to turn from its natural golden brown color to a creamy off white color.
- When you see the honey start to change colors, turn the mixer up to the high setting and allow it to continue to whip for at least another 5 minutes. If it needs a little more time, continue until you have reached your desired texture.
- The honey should take on a creamy consistency once done.
- Once done, use a rubber spatula to scoop the honey into a serving bowl or a mason jar.
- The honey is ready to use immediately; no need to refrigerate or allow it to rest.
Notes
- Whipped Lemon Honey: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest before whipping to infuse the honey with a lemon essence. You can use lemon juice, but it will slightly thin the mixture.
- Whipped Lavender Honey: Add ½ teaspoon of lavender extract paste (or other lavender flavorings) to the honey before whipping it.
- Whipped Honey Butter: Add a stick of softened butter to the honey and whip until well combined.
- Whipped Almond Honey: Add ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the honey before whipping it.
- Vanilla Bean Honey: Fold in scraped vanilla bean seeds or add vanilla bean paste for a true luxury version.
- Cinnamon Whipped Honey: Stir in ground cinnamon for a warm flavor.
- Chili Whipped Honey: Add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper for a sweet-heat combo perfect with fried chicken.
- Use local raw honey for the best flavor and natural health benefits.
- Store whipped honey at a consistent cool temperature to maintain its creamy texture.
- Spread on toast, warm scones, biscuits, or croissants.
- Swirl into tea or coffee for a naturally sweet boost.
- Drizzle over ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, waffles, or yogurt bowls.
- Serve alongside cheeses and cured meats on a charcuterie board.
- Drizzle onto roasted root vegetables for a glossy, sweet finish.
- Pair with fried chicken or cornbread for a Southern-inspired treat.
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