Homemade Lotus Biscoff Spread (VIDEO) (2024)

With its rich caramelized taste, Lotus Biscoff spread can be a great addition to your favorite baked goods! You can enjoy this Speculoos spread on top of your crunchy waffle, moist pancake, cupcakes, cakes, brownies, and so on! This homemade Lotus Biscoff spread recipe is super easy and you can make it in under 10 minutes!

📖 What is Lotus Biscoff Spread

Lotus Biscoff spread is a delicious smooth spread that is made of, yep, you guessed it, the legendary Lotus Biscoff cookie biscuits.

Lotus Biscoff Cookies itself was invented around 1932 in a Belgian town. It's marketed as a caramelized biscuit with natural ingredients. It's a popular speculoos cookie product. After gaining international fame, the company added Lotus Biscoff Spread to its product collection, a super creamy cookie butter spread that has a similar texture to peanut butter and that is totally addictive!

For every serving size (15 grams) Lotus Biscoff Spread contains 88 calories, 6 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates (5 of them are from sugar), and 0.5 grams of protein. Fat plays a significant role here, which contributes about 61% of the total calories.

There is another Biscoff spread alternative on the market, it's from Trader Joe's. However, Biscoff spread is a bit sweeter and way more delicious - in my humble opinion - than TJ's Speculoos Cookie Butter.

The original Lotus Biscoff Spread, as written on the labels, contains the original caramelized biscuits as its main ingredients followed by rapeseed oil, sugar, emulsifier, and acid.

I tried to make the replica of the Lotus Biscoff spread using ingredients similar to the original product, including the cookies and the oil. However, the result wasn’t great, as the ingredients didn’t emulsify properly when crafted using regular kitchen utensils.

So, I decided to experiment with some different ingredients (without excluding the biscuit) that provide the same, if not better taste and texture. Some of the major ingredients in this recipe, besides the Biscoff biscuit, the golden syrup, which gives the caramel-like flavor, and the evaporated milk, which gives amazing texture and creaminess. I also inluded cinnamon to add some spicy flavor.

Hands down, this homemade Biscoff Spread recipe taste as delicious as the original one, if not better!

🌟 Why this is the best recipe

1. It’s so easy and quick! Making Lotus Biscoff Spread at home is so easy! You will need simple, easy-to-find ingredients to make this recipe. Follow this guide and you can make it in under 10 minutes even if you’re not an expert in the kitchen!
2. It tastes so good! - This homemade Lotus Biscoff spread has an amazing combination of creamy and caramelized flavor without being too sweet!
3. Amazing texture- This homemade creamy cookie butter has the most amazing, delicate texture. It’s neither grainy nor crumbly so you can use this smoothness to add some delicacy to your toast or cookies!
4. It’s a detailed tutorial- This is a detailed guide to making a homemade cookie butter recipe. The tips and tricks in this post are meant to help you achieve the best result so don’t miss it!

📝 Ingredient notes

This Biscoff cookie butter will require only a few ingredients that are easy to find.

1. Lotus Biscoff biscuits: This is obviously the main ingredient of homemade Lotus Biscoff spread. You will need the crumble of the biscuits. It means that you don’t necessarily need to use newly-bought Lotus Biscoff biscuits. If you have one at home with some crushed pieces you can still use it as long as it’s still far from the expiration date.
2. Salt: It’s important to add a little pinch of salt to this recipe to prevent the final result from being too sweet. You can adjust the amount to your liking, but to be on the safe side, you can follow the measurement in this recipe.
3. Cinnamon: Add this wonderful ingredient to add some sweet and spicy flavor to the Lotus spread!
4. Vanilla Extract: Use real vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract for the best flavor
5. Golden syrup: Besides the biscuits, golden syrup is the other source of sweetness in this recipe and it also adds texture. If you don’t have it at home, you can use dark syrup or brown sugar as a substitute. You will need the caramel flavor from these ingredients so please do not use white sugar. If you want to make a slightly healthy Biscoff spread recipe, you can use maple syrup since it has a lower glycemic index.
6. Evaporated milk: It’s the primary source of the liquid in this recipe. Besides turning the solid ingredients into liquid form, evaporated milk brings the perfect creaminess! Remember to use room temperature evaporated milk.
7. Freshly squeezed lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice will balance the sweetness of the ingredients without bringing too much lemon flavor. It also slightly lightens the spread in color. If possible, use fresh, organic lemon.

🛒 You’ll find detailed measurements for all Ingredients in the printable version of the Recipe Card at the bottom of this post

👩‍🍳 How to make this recipe

1. Step-by-step process

Making this homemade Lotus Biscuit spread is so easy and quick! I have outlined the important steps below to help you get the best result. So, be sure to follow this guide.

1. Start by crushing the Lotus Biscoff biscuits. There are two options that you can choose from. The easy method is by putting the biscuits into the food processor and pulsing it until it becomes crumble. The old-school method includes a rolling pin and a ziplock bag. You will need to place the biscuits inside the bag and roll it or beat it using a rolling pin. The choice is yours, but I prefer using the ziplock bag method. The reason is simple; some food processors cannot do the job very well for this kind of biscuit because they need liquid to function well.
2. Add the crushed biscuits to the food processor, followed by the remaining ingredients.
3. Process the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture turns super smooth. If you prefer a crunchier texture, only process the mixture for 30 seconds.
4. You can adjust the consistency of the spread by adding more Biscoff biscuits (for thicker consistency) or more evaporated milk (for a thinner consistency).

Your homemade Lotus Biscoff spread is ready! Feel free to use it on top of your cake, cookies, or toast.

Got some cookie butter spread left for future usage? You can place it in an airtight jar and store it in the fridge for 1-2 weeks!

💡 Top Tip: Do not skip the salt and lemon juice! You will only need a little amount of it, but it’s an important ingredient to balance the flavor and keep the spread from being too sweet!

2. Further important steps to make your cookie spread perfect

Making this homemade Lotus Biscoff spread is super easy and when you process the ingredients in the food processor, you’re nearly done with it. However, there are some recipe customizations that you can try. Things such as consistency, flavors, and texture are all important in a homemade spread and everyone has a different preference. So, if you want to control those things, be sure to try any of these ideas:

Consistency- The default result of this recipe has an amazing consistency already. However, if you want this homemade Biscoff cookie spread to be thicker, add more Biscoff biscuits to the food processor. To control the result, add the biscuit crumbles gradually and check the consistency after it’s mixed well. Do not add too many biscuits at once.

Flavor- You can adjust the taste and aroma of this homemade cookie butter by modifying the amount of lemon juice and salt. Or, feel free to experiment with other delicious ingredients such as cocoa powder or Nutella.

Spiciness- If you prefer a spicier version of this spread, try to add a little more cinnamon to the mixture and mix it well.

Texture- Everyone has a different preference when it comes to homemade spread. Some people love a crunchy texture and some people love smoothness. If you prefer a little crumble in your spread, you can process the mixture in less time (30 seconds is a good idea). However, if you prefer a smooth, delicate spread, you can let the food processor run for 2-3 minutes.

3. How long does it take for the cookie butter to set

This easy Biscoff spread recipe might get you wondering how long it takes for the homemade spread to set. The good news is, that you do not need to wait at all before using this homemade Lotus Biscoff spread!

You can use it immediately and creatively on top of your cake or cookies!

If you want a slight change in the consistency, you can place it in the fridge for an hour or you can simply adjust the texture by adding more biscuits or more evaporated milk to the mixture.

🥣 Equipment notes

This homemade Biscoff spread doesn't require too many complicated baking instruments.

First, you will need a Digital scale. Almost every baking recipes require ingredients in an exact amount, and this homemade spread recipe is no exception. Use the digital scale to measure the major ingredients in this recipe, except the lemon juice where you can use spoon measurement.

Another important piece of equipment in this recipe is a food processor or some sort of blender to make sure that the mixture is well-mixed and achieves the best consistency.

🎓 Expert tips

1. Keep an eye on the mixture during the food processing. Know what your preference is and stop the food processor when it achieved your desired texture.
2. Check the consistency of the mixture after the food processing. If you feel that it’s too thick, add more evaporated milk and re-process the mixture. If you feel that it’s too thin, add more biscuits to the mixture and re-process the mixture.
3. Do not skip the salt and lemon juice! It’s an important ingredient to balance the taste on your Lotus cookie butter spread
4. You can experiment by adding more cinnamon or vanilla to adjust the flavor to your preference.
5. Use it immediately on your favorite baked goods or store it in a jar inside the fridge for future usage.

❓Recipe FAQs

🍪 What can you put Lotus Biscoff spread on

You can put Lotus Biscoff spread on top of your:

1. Pancake
2. Waffles
3. Cakes (or as a filling)
4. Cookies
5. Cupcakes
6. Cheesecakes (or as a filling)
7. Macarons (as a filling)
8. French toast
9. Brioche
10. Ice cream
11. and so much more...

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