How to Make Butter in the Thermomix

Making homemade butter from cream in the Thermomix is easy with these simple instructions and tips.

Thermomix butter is so easy to make and is a great way to use up discounted cream that’s nearing its use-by date. It’s also cheaper and minus the additives found in store-bought butter.

How to Make Thermomix Butter Step by Step (see detailed instructions in recipe card at the end of this post)

1. Insert the butterfly whisk then mix the cream for 1-3 minutes until it separates – you’ll be able to tell as the noise of the blades will change. Note – I removed the butterfly whisk for this photo.
2. Strain the buttermilk through the simmering basket or sieve into a separate bowl – this can be kept in the fridge to make waffles or pancakes.
3. Remove the butterfly whisk and return the butter to the Thermomix bowl. Mix a few times on 5 sec/speed 4 and strain again until the butter runs clear.
4. Tip the butter into a bowl and squeeze out excess water.

Helpful Tips to Achieve Perfect Thermomix Butter

• Use only chilled full-fat whipping cream. If it’s a hot day then place the Thermomix bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes to cool beforehand.
• It’s recommended not to whip more than 600 MLS of cream at a time.
• The time taken for the cream to separate will depend on the freshness of the cream and how chilled it is. Perseverance is the key!
• Wash and drain the butter several times until the water runs clear – this prevents it from going rancid.
• Unsalted butter should be eaten in a few days but with the addition of salt, it will keep in the fridge for two to three weeks.
• Butter can be frozen – a great way to do this is roll it into a sausage shape and wrap tightly in cling film.
• You can keep the leftover buttermilk for making waffles, pancakes and for baking.
  

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