Buttermilk with Blackberries Smoothie (Buttermilch mit Brombeeren)

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares German recipes rooted in family tradition.

Updated: October 26/25

Fresh blackberries and tangy buttermilk make this easy German dessert a summertime favorite.

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This buttermilk with blackberries (buttermilch mit brombeeren) is refreshing, delicious, and just right on a hot summer day. It’s like a German-style smoothie! Traditionally, buttermilk was the liquid left after churning butter, but today’s cultured version still has that tangy flavor with less fat than regular milk ... a tasty little perk.

Top Tips for Best Results

1. Chill the Buttermilk: Serve it cold for the best flavor and texture.
2. Sweeten to Taste: A spoonful of sugar or honey balances the tartness if needed.
3. Use Fresh Berries: Rinse and pat dry so extra water doesn’t thin the dessert.
4. Make it Fancy: Swirl in a little cream for a richer, dessert-like treat.

Buttermilk has long been loved in warm climates because it keeps longer than fresh milk, but it’s just as popular in Germany. We drink it ice-cold on hot days and use it in everything from baking to creamy soups.

With so many delicious recipes calling for it, buttermilk has become a must-have on the German grocery list.

It is so easy to enjoy this popular drink in Germany. Just go to the store and buy the finished mixed drinks. Fruit mixed with buttermilk. How easy it is.

Elsewhere we can just buy plain buttermilk. However, it is so easy to create our own delicious, refreshing buttermilk recipes. All you need is an immersion stick or a blender.

In Germany, it’s easy to enjoy this popular drink ... fruit-flavored buttermilk is sold ready-to-sip right in the dairy aisle. For the rest of us, plain buttermilk is what we find at the store… but that’s all we need!

With a blender or an immersion stick, we can whip up our own refreshing buttermilk treats in minutes.

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You can easily switch up this drink by using different fruits ... try raspberries, currants, strawberries, or whatever is ripe and ready in your kitchen. Frozen fruit works great too and keeps the drink extra cold.

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Buttermilk with Blackberries Smoothie (Buttermilch mit Brombeeren)

This buttermilk with blackberries smoothie drink is so refreshing on a hot summer's day. Refreshing, delicious, and healthy ... what a great combination!

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

none

Total Time:

5 minutes

Servings:

Makes 2 - 3 servings

Ingredients:

•  2 cups (300 g) fresh blackberries
•  2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
•  2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk
• pinch nutmeg, if desired

Instructions:

1. Put everything in a blender and process till smooth.
2. Add more honey if needed.
3. Chill and serve.

Notes/Hints:

• Want to serve this as something special? Top it with whipped cream. Very German!
• You can use one banana per 1 cup of buttermilk for a Bananan-Buttermilch. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to this as well.

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Recipe updated on October 26, 2025

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