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Classic Royal Creams, Butter Biscuits with Almond Honey Filling
Delicate Royal Cream butter biscuits with an almond honey filling, perfect for tea, gifting, or classic baking enthusiasts.
There is something so charming about a tin filled with Royal Cream Butter Rosettes. These soft, buttery biscuits melt away with every bite, and the almond-honey filling adds just the right sweetness. They’re the kind of treat you’d expect from an old-fashioned tearoom; simple, delicate, and unforgettable.
Why You’ll Love Royal Creams, Beautiful Butter Rosettes
- They’re melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- The almond honey filling adds a nostalgic touch.
- Perfect for gifting or teatime treats.
- They look fancy but are simple to make

Delicate homemade butter biscuits with a sweet almond honey filling, perfect for afternoon tea. These traditional Royal Cream Rosettes are light, tender, and ideal for gifting or special occasions.
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Royal Cream Butter Rosettes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 10–15 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cookies and Tarts, Cupcakes
- Method: Easy
Description
Enjoy homemade Royal Cream Butter Rosettes for a quiet afternoon treat. Butter and honey meet in every bite.
Ingredients
Biscuit Batter
- 250 g butter spread, at room temperature
- 125 ml icing sugar
- 500 ml cake flour
- 80 ml Cornflour (Maizena)
- 5 ml vanilla essence
Filling
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 75 g butter spread
- 1/2 tsp almond essence
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a large baking tray.
- In a large bowl, beat 250 g butter spread until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly add 125 ml icing sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Sift in 500 ml cake flour and 80 ml Cornflour, stirring until a soft, putty-like dough forms. Blend in 5 ml vanilla essence.
- Fit a large star nozzle (like an 846) to a piping bag.
- Pipe 1-inch (2.5 cm) rosettes onto your prepared tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until the edges begin to turn golden.
- Don’t overbake as they should stay pale. Let them cool completely.
Filling
- Beat 75 g butter spread, 1 cup icing sugar, 1/2 tsp almond essence, and 1 tsp honey until creamy.
- Sandwich two matching biscuits together with the filling.
- Store in an airtight tin.
(Tip: If short on time, roll small marble-sized balls of dough and press lightly with a fork before baking.)
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Royal Cream Butter Rosettes are soft, buttery biscuits with a subtle almond-honey filling. Perfect for quiet moments or afternoon tea.

Royal Cream Butter Rosettes are soft, buttery, and filled with gentle almond honey sweetness. They offer simple comfort, nostalgic charm, and a delicate teatime treat that everyone will want to try immediately.
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