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Upgrade Your Holiday Spread with Butter Boards Recipe

Upgrade Your Holiday Spread with Butter Boards Recipe
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Elevate your holiday entertaining with a variety of flavorful butter boards that combine creamy butter with fresh fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices. This recipe guide offers five unique butter blends—including Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Blackberry, Chive, and Garlic Butters—that are easy to prepare and perfect for serving with assorted breads or crackers, adding a delicious and visually appealing touch to your holiday spread.

Ingredients

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Pomegranate Butter

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons 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 tablespoons 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 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Butter: Allow the butter to come to room temperature to ensure it is soft and easy to mix smoothly. This step is crucial for achieving a creamy texture.
  2. Cream the Butter: Using a stand mixer or hand beaters, whip the softened butter until it becomes light and creamy, usually about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Ingredients: For non-fruit butters, mix all ingredients including herbs, spices, nuts, and sweeteners directly into the creamed butter. For fruit-based butters, first mix the butter with other ingredients, then gradually fold in the fresh fruits gently to maintain their texture.
  4. Transfer to Serving Dish: Spoon or spread the prepared butter onto your preferred serving vessel, such as a wooden board for a rustic presentation or individual ramekins for easy sharing.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Top the butter boards with complementary garnishes like extra nuts, herbs, or fruit seeds. Serve alongside an assortment of breads, crackers, or fresh veggies to enjoy an elevated appetizer experience.

Notes

  • Ensure all butter variations use softened butter for smooth, easy mixing.
  • Adjust sweetness or saltiness according to taste preferences.
  • Use fresh, ripe fruits for best flavor in fruit-based butters.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives.
  • Serve butter boards immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; allow to come back to room temperature before serving.
  • Roast garlic cloves before adding to Garlic Butter to mellow flavor.
  • Optional red pepper flakes in Garlic Butter add a nice spicy kick.

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