Recipe by Jacqui Toumbas, food and travel creator sharing Mediterranean-inspired recipes shaped by time spent cooking and eating in Italy and Greece.

If you’re looking for an easy whipped brie butter recipe that feels luxurious but takes minutes to make, this is it

A close-up of creamy whipped brie butter scooped with a butter knife, finished with honey, dried thyme and crushed macadamias, served as an elegant cheese dip for entertaining.

This whipped brie butter is one of those simple cheese recipes that people fall in love with instantly, especially when you’re hosting or putting together a grazing platter. This whipped brie butter is one of them.

It’s made with just two base ingredients: brie and butter. No cooking. No fancy techniques. Just a blender and a few minutes. But when you present it thoughtfully, it becomes the kind of dish people hover around at a dinner party, asking “What is this?” before going back for another scoop.

This is one of my favourite reminders that hosting well isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing simple things beautifully.

Why whipped brie butter works so well

Brie is already soft, rich, and creamy. When you remove the rind and whip it with butter, it turns into something lighter, smoother, and more spreadable, almost like a savoury mousse. The butter temp matters here: you don’t want it melting-soft, just slightly relaxed so it blends easily while still holding structure.

The result is a dip that pipes beautifully, spreads like a dream, and pairs with almost anything: crusty bread, crackers, radicchio leaves, roasted veg, even spooned over warm potatoes.

The secret is in the toppings (and how you plate it)

This is where you can really have fun.

For Instagram and for real life, I finished mine with dried thyme leaves, honey, and crushed macadamias. You get:

Creamy + salty from the brie butter
Sweet from the honey
Crunch from the macadamias
Aromatic savoury notes from the thyme

It’s balanced, effortless, and looks far more impressive than the effort required.

I also piped the butter using a fluted piping tip, creating soft curves across the plate rather than one big blob. This is one of my favourite hosting tricks: spreading or piping dips across a platter instantly makes them feel intentional and elevated, even if the recipe took five minutes.

If you don’t have a piping bag, don’t stress. A spoon works just as well. Use the back of it to swoop and swirl, then finish with your toppings. Same effect, zero pressure.

Make it your own

Once you have the base, the variations are endless:

Hot honey + pistachio
Lemon zest + cracked pepper
Roasted garlic + rosemary
Figs or grapes + toasted walnuts

Think creamy base, something sweet, something crunchy, something aromatic and you’re done.

This is exactly the kind of easy entertaining recipe I love sharing, unfussy, adaptable, and designed to bring people together around the table, whether you’re hosting a dinner party, aperitivo, or casual weekend lunch.

Frequently asked questions about whipped brie butter

Whipped brie butter is a simple cheese spread made by blending brie (with the rind removed) and butter until smooth and airy. It’s lighter than standard butter, richer than cream cheese, and ideal for entertaining.
Yes. Whipped brie butter can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store it covered in the fridge, then bring it to room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Crusty sourdough, crackers, crostini, radicchio leaves, roasted vegetables, or even warm potatoes work beautifully.
No. A piping bag creates a more decorative finish, but a spoon works just as well for swoops and swirls.