Description
Holiday Butter Boards featuring sweet and savory festive butter spread variations perfect for a holiday table appetizer.
Ingredients
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 oregano
¼ teaspoon rosemary
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon 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
Instructions
1. Begin with room temperature butter to ensure smooth mixing.
2. Mix butter until creamy using a stand mixer or hand beaters.
3. For basic butters, incorporate all ingredients except fresh fruits.
4. For fruit-based variations, add fruit gradually after other ingredients are mixed.
5. Transfer to serving vessel of choice.
6. Garnish with complementary toppings and serve alongside appropriate bread choices.
Notes
Bring butter to room temperature before serving.
Add fresh fruit just before assembling the board.
Serve with a variety of warm breads for best texture.