Description
A butter board is a creative and visually appealing appetizer featuring softened butter spread over a board and topped with a variety of flavorful ingredients like herbs, spices, fruits, or spreads. It’s served with bread or crackers for dipping.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon honey or drizzle to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (e.g., chives, parsley, thyme)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
- Chili flakes, to taste (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toasted bread, crackers, or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Place the softened butter on a clean wooden or serving board.
- Using a butter knife or spoon, spread the butter evenly across the board in a thin, decorative layer.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the butter.
- Drizzle honey across the butter for a touch of sweetness.
- Top with chopped herbs, lemon zest, and optional ingredients like garlic, chili flakes, or black pepper.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread, crackers, or crostini for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- Ensure butter is room temperature for easy spreading.
- Get creative with toppings like roasted garlic, edible flowers, or fruit preserves.
- Use flavored butters for variety, such as truffle or herb-infused butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of board
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
