Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter: Homemade Recipe and Practical Tips

# What this recipe is

# Why use heavy whipping cream instead of block butter

# Ingredients and yield

• Heavy whipping cream
• Honey
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt

Prep time: about 15 minutes of active work (plus a few minutes to drain and shape the butter)

# Equipment you'll want

• Stand mixer with whisk paddle (or a hand mixer) — makes whipping fast and consistent
• Cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel for straining
• Rubber spatula for scraping bowls
• Mixing bowls (have a clean bowl ready after straining)
• Whisk for combining the butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt

# Step-by-step method

1. 1Pour the heavy whipping cream into a large bowl or the mixer bowl. Beat on high speed. The cream will first whip to peaks and then begin breaking down into butter solids and liquid buttermilk.

1. 1Place the butter solids into a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel. Fold the cheesecloth multiple times if it's thin. Gather and twist, then squeeze firmly to remove as much buttermilk as possible. The drier the butter, the longer it will keep and the firmer it will be.
2. 2Transfer the drained butter to a clean bowl. Add honey, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully combined and lightly whipped.
3. 3Pack the finished cinnamon honey butter into an airtight container. Enjoy immediately on warm rolls or store per the guidance below.

# Storage and handling

• Refrigerator: Up to one month in an airtight container.

# Small practical tips

• Squeeze the butter well: removing excess buttermilk improves shelf life and texture.
• Adjust cinnamon and honey to taste: start conservatively and add more if you want stronger sweetness or spice.
• Use the saved buttermilk in pancakes, biscuits, or dressings to avoid waste and add flavor.

# Typical uses Spread on warm rolls, biscuits, English muffins, pancakes, or stirred into warm oatmeal. It's a sweet, cinnamon-forward spread intended to complement simple breads rather than be a complex baking ingredient.