Description
Butter boards are the vibrant, flavor-packed alternative to cheese boards, featuring softened butter as a base, topped with creative mix-ins like roasted garlic, herbs, fruit, and drizzles. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, they’re easy to assemble and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
2 sticks high-quality unsalted butter (room temp)
Optional: compound butter like sage butter
Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, dill
Roasted garlic cloves
Soft cheese swirls (e.g., Brie or goat cheese)
Drizzles: balsamic glaze, chili oil, flavored honey
Fruit: figs, pomegranate, cranberries
Crushed nuts or seeds: pistachios, pepitas, sunflower seeds
Bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
1. Let butter sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes until soft.
2. Spread butter in swoops on a clean wooden board or platter.
3. Layer toppings starting with savory elements like garlic and herbs.
4. Add sweet or tangy touches like honey or fruit.
5. Sprinkle crushed nuts or seeds for crunch.
6. Drizzle chili oil or balsamic glaze if desired.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs or zest.
8. Serve with bread, crostini, or crackers.
Notes
Chill the board briefly if serving in a warm room to hold shape.
Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
Try themed boards for holidays or brunches.
Add microgreens or citrus zest for color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: butter board, appetizer, party food, spread, no-cook