Description
The butter board trend turns softened butter into a shareable, visually stunning spread—customize with sweet or savory toppings for a creative, interactive appetizer.
Ingredients
Cookie butter
Garlic butter
Almond butter
Truffle butter
Clarified butter
Vegan butter
Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Chocolate shavings or curls
Edible flowers (pansies, nasturtiums)
Hot honey
Roasted or raw garlic cloves
Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil)
Dried fruit (figs, apricots, cranberries)
Instructions
- Choose a clean, food-safe board (wood, marble, or slate).
- Using a butter knife or spatula, dollop and spread selected butters across the board in swirls or ribbons.
- Top each butter section with complementary garnishes (e.g., cookie butter with berries; garlic butter with roasted garlic and herbs).
- Arrange dippers—bread, crackers, crostini, or fruit slices—around the board.
- Optional: drizzle with olive oil, honey, or balsamic glaze for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Theme your board: dessert, Mediterranean, or holiday style.
- Add cheeses, nuts, or cured meats for more substance.
- Use spicy compound butters for a heat kick.
- Incorporate citrus zest or infused oils for brightness.
- Try whipped butter for a light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 board
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
