Amazon Shoppers Swear This “Superb” Butter Keeper Is the Best Way to Store Butter (It Has More than 10,200 5-Star Ratings!)

When I was growing up, my parents always kept butter on the counter. I never thought twice about it — it was just how butter was stored in our house. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized most people keep their butter in their refrigerator, which seemed strange to me, as refrigerated butter hardens and becomes difficult to spread. My parents never worried much about food spoiling. “You don’t need dates to tell,” they’d say, although I wouldn’t necessarily recommend that approach (and, honestly, I’m not sure I trust my own senses enough). That said, I do miss having soft, spreadable butter always at the ready. The only problem was I didn’t feel confident knowing when it went bad — until I encountered a butter bell.

A butter bell — also known as a butter crock or French butter dish — is designed to keep butter fresh and spreadable at room temperature. It consists of a bell-shaped lid and a crock base. To use it, you simply pack butter into the bell-shaped lid and fill the base with a small amount of water. When the lid is placed inside the base, the water creates an airtight seal that keeps the butter fresh for several weeks — far longer than if it were left out unrefrigerated. One company known for its butter bells is L. Tremain, which revitalized the classic French butter crock design. Its butter bells blend functionality with modern design and come in a variety of styles, with the original available on Amazon with over 10,200 five-star reviews!

L. Tremain’s Butter Bell gives the classic French butter crock a modern twist and popularized it in North America. While fairly similar to the traditional version, L. Tremain’s Butter Bell has become a household name. It comes in a shiny, glossy finish and is made from a high-quality ceramic called “New Bone China.” Using it is super easy: Just pack the lid with a stick of soft butter and pour in 1/3 cup of cold water in the base. This creates a natural airtight seal that keeps your butter fresh and spreadable at room temperature for up to 30 days. Plus, it’s available in 13 fun colors and is sold on Amazon — over 300 of them were bought just last month!

Rating: 4.6 /5

“I have tried many different options of storing my butter outside of the fridge. This one works perfectly! I love that you can just grab the knob and get to your soft butter without having to open containers and then remember to close them again. Plus it’s a beautiful little crock on your counter.” —Kimme0461

“This little butter keeper is very high-quality. It holds 4 ounces of butter. When it’s near empty, I remove 4 ounces from the fridge and wrap it in plastic wrap. Once I’ve washed the butter keeper and let it cool, I use my hand to push the softened butter into the bowl, keeping the plastic wrap between my hand and the butter, so I don’t get butter fingers. Then a quick wipe around the edge of the butter bowl with a napkin, and add fresh cold water to the reservoir. Good to go!” —Amazon Customer

“This is to replace the last one, which served me for about five years. (I accidentally knocked it off the counter and it shattered.) Love having spreadable butter available all the time in an aesthetically pleasing container.” —Scott Alexander

If the overwhelming number of positive reviews alone doesn’t convince you that the Butter Bell by L. Tremain is worth buying, we’re not sure what will. For less than $30, it’s a stylish and functional piece worth adding to your kitchen. Plus, it makes a great gift!

Buy: The Original Butter Bell Crock by L.Tremain, $28.95