Brandy Butter
Brandy butter is a classic Christmas accompaniment made from unsalted butter, brandy and granulated sugar. The Thermomix TM7 blends these three ingredients into a silky, lightly whipped spread in minutes. Serve it melting over warm Christmas pudding or mince pies for an indulgent festive touch.
About this recipe
Brandy butter Thermomix TM7 recipes belong to every festive December kitchen, and this three-ingredient version proves how simple luxury can be. With nothing more than unsalted butter, brandy and granulated sugar, your all-in-one kitchen machine transforms a few store-cupboard staples into the silkiest Christmas accompaniment imaginable. The TM7 whips cold butter to a pale, cloud-like cream, then folds in the sugar and brandy gradually so the mixture stays emulsified rather than splitting — the most common failure when beating by hand. Traditionally served melting over hot Christmas pudding or spooned onto warm mince pies, this brandy butter also elevates steamed sponge puddings, pancakes and even brioche on Christmas morning. Because the integrated scale weighs each ingredient directly into the mixing bowl, ratios stay consistent every single time, which matters enormously in a recipe this minimal. Make it two or three days ahead and keep it chilled; the flavour deepens beautifully, making it a stress-free addition to your holiday dessert table.
Preparation tips
- Use genuinely cold, firm unsalted butter straight from the fridge: cold fat whips up paler and fluffier in the mixing bowl, giving your brandy butter its signature light, mousse-like consistency.
- Add the brandy in small splashes through the measuring cup opening rather than all at once; pouring it in gradually keeps the emulsion stable and prevents the mixture from curdling or turning watery.
- Store the finished brandy butter in a covered container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze in logs and slice off rounds as needed for Christmas pudding and warm mince pies.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the brandy with fresh orange juice plus a pinch of cinnamon and a few gratings of zest. The citrus butter stays silky and is lovely on pancakes, making it family-friendly for children at the Christmas table.
- Festive rum-and-maple variation: swap the brandy for dark rum and replace half the granulated sugar with maple syrup, adding a scrape of vanilla. This caramel-toned butter pairs beautifully with sticky toffee pudding or warm gingerbread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the butter, brandy and sugar directly into the bowl for consistent ratios. [Built-in Scale]
- Whipping perfection - The Thermomix whips cold unsalted butter into a pale, airy cream far faster than beating by hand. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Grinding the sugar - The TM7 grinds granulated sugar to a finer texture that dissolves seamlessly into the whipped butter. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - Precise speed control on the Thermomix incorporates the brandy gradually so the butter never splits. [Precise Control]. [Precision Control]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the TM7 guides you through each brandy butter step for a foolproof festive result. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- unsalted butter
- brandy