A beloved Buffalo Easter tradition, Malczewski’s Butter Lamb is a handcrafted butter centerpiece placed in Polish Easter baskets and served with holiday meals.
Malczewski’s Butter Lamb is a cherished Buffalo Easter tradition that brings Polish heritage to the holiday table. Made from real butter and carefully shaped into a small lamb, this decorative centerpiece symbolizes the Lamb of God and the arrival of spring.
For generations, families across Western New York have placed a butter lamb in their Easter basket alongside eggs, kielbasa, and traditional foods for blessing on Holy Saturday. Afterward, the butter lamb becomes part of the Easter meal, spreading a little tradition across warm bread and family memories.
Malczewski’s has been crafting these iconic butter lambs by hand for decades. Each lamb is carefully molded and boxed, complete with its signature red ribbon and festive presentation, making it perfect for both tradition and gifting.
Whether you're continuing a family custom or discovering this Buffalo classic for the first time, the Easter Butter Lamb adds a meaningful and uniquely regional touch to your holiday celebration.
Product Details
• Authentic Buffalo Easter tradition
• Made with real butter
• Hand-crafted lamb shape with ribbon
• Approximate weight: 4 oz
• Perfect for Easter baskets and blessing baskets
