Good Cooks With Even Better Style Are All Putting French Butter Keepers on Their Kitchen Counters — Here's Why
The French know their cooking and as it turns out, they know their culinary storage too


I love a kitchen knick-knack more than most. And when they come in the form of clever food storage, I'm all the more likely to research its worth and discern if it would make a prized addition to my kitchen. Enter French butter keepers.
These beautiful butter storage containers seem to be the solution to hard butter that's tough to spread, but considering my small kitchen, I find it important to vet any organization item that sets foot on my counter.
So I did some research before committing to the French butter crock way of life. And the verdict is in, I will be getting one of my own. But if you're wondering how I landed on the butter crock train or how they even work, read on.
So, What Are They?
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I first came across butter crocks after I landed on a reel by lifestyle creator Seren's Home (@serenshomee) on Instagram. And ever since, I've stumbled into butter-Tok, where with each scroll I found myself falling deeper in love with this little slice of kitchen storage.
Shaped like a bell, the butter is meant to be scooped into the cloche. The base of the butter keeper should then be filled with fresh water. Following this, you can pop the cloche into the base, and the water will act like a seal, keeping your butter fresh and soft.
So I recommend swapping out your butter dish for these cute, playful food storage containers and saving fridge counter space for dishes and condiments that need refrigerated preservation.
Color: White
This L Tremain Butter Bell® from Amazon fashions a classic bistro-style finish, modeled after the original French beurrier. So if authenticity is what you're after, this should be your pick.
Now that my take on the French butter keeper stance is clear, I'm sure your algorithm will mirror mine soon enough (if not already), and you can then take a call on if these cheery butter storage containers are worth bringing home.
But just in case you decide against it, here are a couple of butter storage alternatives that are just as stylish.
Color: Clear
As far as butter dishes go, this Ferm Living Oli Box from Nordic Nest is utterly gorgeous. It's proof that the most classic designs often end up the most timeless.
FAQs
How Long Does Butter Last in a Butter Crock?
These elegant butter keepers can actually keep your butter fresh for up to a month. However, the key is in keeping the dish clean and the water fresh. By refreshing the water in the crock every two days and storing it in a cool space away from direct light and heat, you'll be left with spreadable butter that's good to go at any moment.
When it comes to all things food, the French have my faith. So I'm sold on these lovely butter keepers and will do as they do in France, in my little London kitchen. And now I'm off to spiral down the next food knick-knack the world has to offer, but until then, bon appétit!
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Amiya is a Home Wellness Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and has lent her words to beauty, fashion, and health sections of lifestyle publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health. Her experience as a research analyst has equipped her with an eye for emerging trends. When she’s off the clock, she can be found reading, listening to music, or overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.
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