How To Make A Butter Board With Step By Step Instructions

Welcome to a world of buttery indulgence! Dive into the art of crafting a scrumptious butter board that will elevate your snacking and appetizer game. Whether you’re hosting a soiree or simply treating yourself, you’ll have a gourmet experience to delight your taste buds. From the creamiest butter to the most flavorful toppings, you’ll love this decadent spread.

Ingredients on a Butter Board

Softened Butter – for the foundation of your board you’ll want to use a high quality brand of butter. I recommend Kerrygold Irish Butter. It is so creamy and delicious! Garlic – cloves roasted to perfection with olive oil Figs – plump and juicy with just a touch of sweetness, plus they look so pretty! Fig Butter – a velvety spread made from figs, you can also use fig jam Lemon Zest – a sprinkle of lemon zest adds a citrusy pop Honey – a golden drizzle of honey adds a touch of sweetness to the board Rosemary – fresh rosemary sprigs add a fragrant herbal note Bread for serving – bread is the perfect vessel for this buttery delight, I like sourdough, but any crusty bread will work, you can also use crackers Platter for serving – use a cutting board, cheese board, or marble slab for the backdrop

Origins of the Butter Board

The idea of butter boards came from Chef Josh McFadden’s cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables, but it became a TikTok trend when Justine Doiron (Justine Snacks on TikTok) made one on her page. Her butter board included flaky sea salt, citrus zest, fresh mint, honey, red onions, edible flowers, fresh basil, cardamom, and coriander. Since her viral video, so many people (including us!) have put their own spin on the butter board.

Variations

Put your own spin on the butter board trend with these delicious topping ideas:

Fresh Fruit – sliced apples, pears, grapes Dried Fruits – dates, apricots, cranberries Nuts – almonds, walnuts, pistachios Cured Meats – prosciutto, salami, ham Pickles – cornichons, pickled onions, gherkins Jams and Preserves – apricot preserves, raspberry jam, or pepper jelly Sweets – honeycomb, shaved chocolate, candied nuts Fresh Herbs and Spices – sage, thyme, basil, black pepper, cinnamon Seafood – smoked salmon, shrimp, caviar