Norpro Glazed Stoneware Butter Keeper,White

I’d been looking for a butter keeper for a while, but most of the styles just didn’t feel right for my kitchen. A lot of them felt too rustic or too modern. When I saw this white stoneware butter keeper with the blue pinstripe, I jumped on it—it matches the white and blue flatware and dishes I inherited perfectly. The quality really surprised me. It’s a sturdy, substantial stoneware piece and easily holds a full stick of butter. The inner cup creates a nice seal in the water, which keeps the butter fresh, soft, and spreadable without needing to refrigerate it. I just change the water every couple of days and it’s good to go. The butter cup balances lovely when flipped and it hasn’t been slippery in hand! If you’ve never used a countertop butter keeper before, it’s honestly a game changer. The water seal helps protect the butter from air and temperature changes, so it doesn’t go rancid or develop off flavors like butter left out on a plate can. And having soft butter ready to spread at all times is such a small but satisfying upgrade. It looks beautiful on the counter and actually gets used every day—always a win. I’d absolutely recommend this if you want something functional that also feels timeless and well made.

To start - THIS WORKS. If you are debating if you can really keep butter on your counter, the answer is yes. That is why there are over 1,500 5-star reviews. It does really work. This is one of those items that I put off purchasing for years and now regret that I didn't buy it sooner. I actually purchased this back in June and wanted to wait a while before reviewing it. As is the case for so many other's, the pandemic has stopped so many of us from eating out as much. With all the cooking I was doing at home, I wanted to figure out a way to keep butter out so I wasn't fighting with it each time I needed some. I started researching how long I could keep it out before it went bad. In one article, they talked about a Butter Bell and how great they worked. I did not believe it. Well, I did believe it but I figured there would be a lot of work on my part or I would have to use the butter within a few days in order for it to not go bad. In researching the various options on Amazon, I settled on the Glazed Stoneware Butter Keeper by Norpro. I liked the look of it and the rave reviews I kept reading made me give it a try. It took me a bit to first figure out how much water to put in. The first time I tried, I put in way too much and ended up having it spill over on to the counter. The second time I put in too little and realized that there was no way it was creating any type of air bubble. I realized that about 1/2" of water was all that was needed. Mind you, the instructions said that but of course I had to learn for myself. After three months I can honestly say this is one of the best kitchen gadgets I have ever purchased. I no longer have to remember to put butter out before having some toast. I no longer waste slices of bread that I butcher while trying to spread cold butter. I also no longer purchase the containers of spreadable "butter" - which never tasted as good and were often even worse for your health than butter is. The steps I follow and have kept the butter tasting fresh with zero mold or signs of anything nasty are as follows: 1. Wash out the Butter Keeper. 2. Leave a stick of butter out to soften. This makes it easier to fill the Butter Keeper. 3. Fill the Butter Keeper with the softened butter. I break off a few slices of butter at a time and just soft of push it in to the cup. 4. Scrap the top so that there is a nice level surface. I don't waste any butter doing this. I actually will run the knife over the top of the butter until I basically have a level surface. This really does hold one full stick of butter. This step took me a few tries but now I can fill one stick in about a minute. 5. Fill the outside hold with about 1/2" of cold/cool water. I like to use water from the refrigerator because it is nice and cold but I have also used tap with zero issues. 6. Turn the butter over and put into the outside holder. You will hear the water being displaced and can actually feel the seal the is being formed. 7. Change water every few days. Since it has been summer time, I have changed the water every three days. I had a few occasions where I forgot and it went five days with no issues. 8. Enjoy having soft butter This really is not a chore to do. I spend a few minutes from start to finish on this. While I have been using the butter in this pretty quickly, I went almost three weeks with one stick of butter in Butter Keeper and had no issues. I changed the water every few days during that time. As a test, I tried to get mold in this thing. I realized how easily it can happen and how easily it is to avoid. First, if you don't put in enough water, there is never any type of seal that forms. Second, you want to wipe off the sides since the air pocket that is created does not cover the sides of this. I hope you find this review helpful. If you do, please click Yes. That helps anyone who takes time to review an item know if it was worth the time.

I am so pleased with the design and size of this Norpro Grazed Stoneware Butter Keeper! For years, my mother always left the butter dish on the kitchen table, and we never died from rancid butter. However, we were a large family with six children and went through it quickly. I have tried tirelessly to find a way to have soft butter on the table again without having to throw it away all the time. This little gem is the answer! It does hold a full stick of butter (U.S. 1/2 cup) which surprised me. It looks too small to hold a full stick, but it fits it perfectly. There are no flaws in the glaze or chips in the stoneware. It was well packaged and arrived safely and intact. The color is as expected. I can't speak on the dishwasher safety as I will be washing mine by hand due to preference. I add fresh filtered water about every other day just to keep it fresh. I don't use our tap water for anything. If you like having spreadable butter, I highly recommend this butter keeper. I'm just beginning the sourdough journey and didn't want to begin the process unless I knew I could spread fresh butter on my bread. I can't wait!

Overall, I like it. However, the claim that it holds 1 stick is BS. I wish it was bigger. I love the idea. The form/execution could use improvement. If you're worried about the size, you should be. In summary, buy it.

This is my first butter keeper. I love it. It has a very beautiful cottage core appearance. The butter stays very spreadable. It keeps 1/2 cup or 1 stick of butter. The quality of the stoneware is excellent. It is thick and smooth and just beautiful. The lid is very stable. It fits perfectly in my cozy kitchen.

It’s great! Easy spreading butter. Goes on so smooth!❤️❤️

This butter keeper has done wonders for my kitchen. I no longer have to wait an hour for my butter to soften so I can make a grilled cheese sandwich. I just walk into the kitchen, grab my bread, pop open the butter bell and get to spreading. It holds a bit more than a stick of butter and it keeps the butter fresh and spreadable. I'm a butter snob, so I'm really picky about my butter, and when I hit bottom on this crock, the butter is still as fresh as it was the day I loaded it. You just put the stick on the counter and let it soften and then peel the paper back most of the way and use the wrapper to keep your hands clean as you press the butter into the bell. Change out the water every couple of days and you are good to go. Grilled cheese every day if you want it. This is one of the best purchases I have ever made!

Bought it for a gift. My sister in law loves it. Quality item. Easy to use.