Homemade Butter from Heavy Cream in a Stand Mixer

Homemade Butter

Step 1: Whipping the cream [00:04]

Pour the high-quality heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. To prevent splashing, place a towel over the top of the mixer.

Step 2: Mixing to separate the butter [00:15]

Start the mixer on medium speed. As the cream whips, increase the speed to high. You will see the cream turn into whipped cream, then turn yellow, and eventually break into smaller chunks as the buttermilk separates from the butter.

Step 3: Rinsing the butter [00:27]

Once the mixture has separated, remove the butter and place it in a bowl of ice-cold fresh water. Rinse the butter until the water runs clear.