Upgrade Your Holiday Spread with Butter Boards: 5 Recipes Recipe
Elevate your holiday spread with these flavorful butter boards featuring unique combinations that will impress your guests. From sweet to savory, these butter recipes are perfect for spreading on bread, crackers, or serving alongside your favorite dishes.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 5 butter boards 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pomegranate Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Cinnamon Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Blackberry Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 tablespoon blackberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Chive Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped chives
- ¼ teaspoon each: oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil
- ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Garlic Butter
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2–3 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Begin with room temperature butter: This ensures smooth mixing.
- Mix butter until creamy: Use a stand mixer or hand beaters for best results.
- For basic butters: Combine all ingredients except fresh fruits. For fruit-based variations, add fruit gradually after other ingredients are mixed.
- Transfer to serving vessel: Spread directly on a board or portion into ramekins.
- Garnish and serve: Add complementary toppings and pair with your preferred bread choices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Butter boards, holiday recipes, flavored butter, entertaining, spreads